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

Local figures

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

49

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

296

residents 65 or older (11% of Matoaca)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Petersburg city)

5.1%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (45% in Petersburg city)

About 49 Matoaca residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 19% in Petersburg city), out of 96 veterans of all adult ages in town.

49% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Petersburg city); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Matoaca compared with Petersburg city and Virginia

Census figure	Matoaca	Petersburg city	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	45%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.1%	45%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	30%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	21%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$187,026	$38,033	—

Older residents in towns around Matoaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ettrick, VA	2.3 mi	732	16%
Colonial Heights, VA	4.4 mi	3,364	21%
Petersburg, VA	4.6 mi	5,634	19%
Fort Lee, VA	7.4 mi	17	29%
Chester, VA	8.5 mi	3,685	21%
Hopewell, VA	10 mi	3,464	14%

Hospitals near Matoaca

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000
John Randolph Medical Center	Hopewell, VA	10 mi	3 of 5	(804) 541-1600
Henrico Doctors' Hospital	Richmond, VA	16 mi	4 of 5	(804) 289-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Matoaca. 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 Matoaca

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 8% of the $15,586 monthly median income of Matoaca 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 Matoaca: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Matoaca?

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 8% of the $15,586 monthly median income of Matoaca 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Matoaca, VA