In-Home Care for Veterans in Lithia Springs, GA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lithia Springs, GA: the local picture

385

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

1,955

residents 65 or older (12% of Lithia Springs)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Douglas County)

24%

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

About 385 Lithia Springs residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 19% in Douglas County), out of 898 veterans of all adult ages in town.

40% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Douglas County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lithia Springs compared with Douglas County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithia Springs	Douglas County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,028	$58,595	—

Older residents in towns around Lithia Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Austell, GA	2.6 mi	587	15%
Douglasville, GA	4.4 mi	4,271	23%
Mableton, GA	4.6 mi	9,734	14%
Powder Springs, GA	6.0 mi	2,494	26%
Smyrna, GA	9.4 mi	5,911	11%
Hiram, GA	9.5 mi	533	21%

Hospitals near Lithia Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center	Douglasville, GA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(770) 949-1500
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center	Marietta, GA	12 mi	4 of 5	(770) 793-5000
Grady Memorial Hospital	Atlanta, GA	15 mi	2 of 5	(404) 616-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithia Springs. 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 Lithia Springs

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Lithia Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia'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 Lithia Springs: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lithia Springs?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Lithia Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia'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.