Veterans' Home Care in Lakeside, VA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lakeside, VA: the local picture

164

veterans aged 65 or older (8.8% of residents 65+)

1,860

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakeside)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Henrico County)

About 164 Lakeside residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.8% of that age group; 12% in Henrico County), out of 503 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Henrico County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lakeside compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Lakeside	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.8%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,907	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Dumbarton, VA	1.7 mi	1,498	27%
Laurel, VA	2.3 mi	2,217	7.8%
Chamberlayne, VA	2.9 mi	1,366	21%
Glen Allen, VA	3.7 mi	3,105	14%
East Highland Park, VA	5.5 mi	2,636	17%
Richmond, VA	5.6 mi	32,244	14%

Hospitals near Lakeside

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	(804) 285-2011
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals	Richmond, VA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(804) 828-9000
Richmond Va Medical Center	Richmond, VA	6.2 mi	5 of 5	(804) 675-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeside. 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 Lakeside

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,159 monthly median income of Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Lakeside: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lakeside?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,159 monthly median income of Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Lakeside, VA