In-Home Care for Veterans in Holly Ridge, NC

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Holly Ridge, NC: the local picture

73

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

593

residents 65 or older (12% of Holly Ridge)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Onslow County)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Onslow County)

About 73 Holly Ridge residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 28% in Onslow County), out of 590 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Onslow County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Holly Ridge compared with Onslow County and North Carolina

Census figure	Holly Ridge	Onslow County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	28%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,848	$53,686	—

Older residents in towns around Holly Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Surf City, NC	4.2 mi	764	20%
Sneads Ferry, NC	11 mi	538	16%
Hampstead, NC	14 mi	1,280	25%
Porters Neck, NC	18 mi	2,532	15%
Jacksonville, NC	19 mi	5,571	29%
Bayshore, NC	20 mi	627	28%

Hospitals near Holly Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nmc Camp Lejeune	Camp Lejeune, NC	18 mi	not rated	(910) 450-4300
Brynn Marr Hosp	Jacksonville, NC	18 mi	not rated	(919) 577-1400
Pender Memorial Hospital	Burgaw, NC	22 mi	not rated	(910) 300-4004

Straight-line miles from the center of Holly Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Holly Ridge

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,237 monthly median income of Holly Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Holly Ridge: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Holly Ridge?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,237 monthly median income of Holly Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.