Veterans' Home Care in Kemmerer, WY: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Kemmerer, WY: the local picture

199

veterans aged 65 or older (29% of residents 65+)

682

residents 65 or older (23% of Kemmerer)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lincoln County)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Lincoln County)

About 199 Kemmerer residents aged 65 or older are veterans (29% of that age group; 17% in Lincoln County), out of 284 veterans of all adult ages in town.

59% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Lincoln County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Kemmerer compared with Lincoln County and Wyoming

Census figure	Kemmerer	Lincoln County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ who are veterans	29%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.2%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,000	$61,619	—

Older residents in towns around Kemmerer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Evanston, WY	42 mi	1,971	13%
Montpelier, ID	54 mi	555	16%
Green River, WY	59 mi	1,824	18%
North Logan, UT	65 mi	1,434	15%
Hyde Park, UT	65 mi	696	12%
Providence, UT	65 mi	1,193	12%

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 Kemmerer

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Kemmerer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Kemmerer: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Kemmerer?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Kemmerer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Kemmerer, WY