In-Home Care for Veterans in McRae-Helena, GA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in McRae-Helena, GA: the local picture

208

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

1,115

residents 65 or older (18% of McRae-Helena)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Telfair County)

41%

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

About 208 McRae-Helena residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 15% in Telfair County), out of 400 veterans of all adult ages in town.

47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Telfair County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

McRae-Helena compared with Telfair County and Georgia

Census figure	McRae-Helena	Telfair County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	27%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,264	$38,125	—

Older residents in towns around McRae-Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Alamo, GA	9.0 mi	345	25%
Eastman, GA	19 mi	948	9.7%
Hazlehurst, GA	22 mi	587	11%
Abbeville, GA	24 mi	349	11%
Soperton, GA	28 mi	436	11%
Vidalia, GA	31 mi	2,250	13%

Hospitals near McRae-Helena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dodge County Hospital	Eastman, GA	20 mi	not rated	(478) 448-4067
Jeff Davis Hospital	Hazlehurst, GA	23 mi	not rated	(912) 375-7781
Fairview Park Hospital	Dublin, GA	27 mi	4 of 5	(478) 274-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of McRae-Helena. 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 McRae-Helena

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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 McRae-Helena: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in McRae-Helena?

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 34% of the $3,605 monthly median income of McRae-Helena 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.