In-Home Care for Veterans in Laurel Hill, VA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Laurel Hill, VA: the local picture

118

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

918

residents 65 or older (12% of Laurel Hill)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Fairfax County)

About 118 Laurel Hill residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 14% in Fairfax County), out of 644 veterans of all adult ages in town.

20% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Fairfax County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Laurel Hill compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Laurel Hill	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	5.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$108,333	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Lorton, VA	1.5 mi	2,320	21%
Crosspointe, VA	1.7 mi	935	29%
Newington Forest, VA	2.3 mi	1,737	19%
Newington, VA	3.1 mi	1,970	21%
South Run, VA	3.3 mi	1,280	18%
Lake Ridge, VA	3.6 mi	6,108	23%

Hospitals near Laurel Hill

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center	Woodbridge, VA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	(703) 523-1000
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital	Fort Belvoir, VA	5.4 mi	not rated	(571) 231-3224
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital	Alexandria, VA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	(703) 664-7105

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel Hill. 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 Laurel Hill

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 14% of the $9,028 monthly median income of Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Laurel Hill?

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 14% of the $9,028 monthly median income of Laurel Hill 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.