Veterans' Home Care in London, KY: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in London, KY: the local picture

164

veterans aged 65 or older (10% of residents 65+)

1,576

residents 65 or older (21% of London)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Laurel County)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Laurel County)

About 164 London residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10% of that age group; 12% in Laurel County), out of 328 veterans of all adult ages in town.

57% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Laurel County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

London compared with Laurel County and Kentucky

Census figure	London	Laurel County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10%	12%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	43%	39%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,976	$42,166	—

Older residents in towns around London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Corbin, KY	12 mi	1,612	14%
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	2.9%
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	1.3%
Somerset, KY	29 mi	2,488	11%
Berea, KY	35 mi	2,070	10%
Middlesborough, KY	40 mi	1,924	9.5%

Hospitals near London

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Joseph London	London, KY	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(606) 330-6000
Baptist Health Corbin	Corbin, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	(606) 528-1212
Adventhealthmanchester	Manchester, KY	17 mi	3 of 5	(606) 598-5104

Straight-line miles from the center of London. 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 London

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 London: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in London?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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).

More near London

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Other care in London

More for London families

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.

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