In-Home Care for Veterans in Mount Vernon, IL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Mount Vernon, IL: the local picture

486

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

2,757

residents 65 or older (20% of Mount Vernon)

39%

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

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Jefferson County)

About 486 Mount Vernon residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 16% in Jefferson County), out of 890 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Jefferson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Mount Vernon compared with Jefferson County and Illinois

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Jefferson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	16%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,958	$52,038	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Centralia, IL	18 mi	2,615	16%
Benton, IL	21 mi	1,743	16%
Salem, IL	22 mi	1,498	8.0%
Christopher, IL	25 mi	694	22%
Nashville, IL	25 mi	660	17%
McLeansboro, IL	26 mi	566	12%

Hospitals near Mount Vernon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center	Mount Vernon, IL	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(618) 899-2201
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads	Mount Vernon, IL	0.4 mi	not rated	(618) 244-5500
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia	Centralia, IL	19 mi	3 of 5	(618) 436-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Mount Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 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 Mount Vernon: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mount Vernon?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Mount Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.