In-Home Care for Veterans in Ninety Six, SC

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Ninety Six, SC: the local picture

64

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

431

residents 65 or older (17% of Ninety Six)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Greenwood County)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Greenwood County)

About 64 Ninety Six residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 14% in Greenwood County), out of 100 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Greenwood County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Ninety Six compared with Greenwood County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ninety Six	Greenwood County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ninety Six

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	3,656	11%
Saluda, SC	18 mi	308	15%
Abbeville, SC	20 mi	1,137	14%
Clinton, SC	23 mi	1,193	12%
Laurens, SC	23 mi	2,351	10%
McCormick, SC	23 mi	320	9.7%

Hospitals near Ninety Six

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Self Regional Healthcare	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	4 of 5	(864) 227-4111
Edgefield County Healthcare An Affiliate Of Self R	Edgefield, SC	12 mi	not rated	(803) 637-3174
Abbeville Area Medical Center	Abbeville, SC	20 mi	not rated	(864) 366-5011

Straight-line miles from the center of Ninety Six. 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 Ninety Six

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Ninety Six: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Ninety Six?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.