In-Home Care for Veterans in North Scituate, MA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in North Scituate, MA: the local picture

77

veterans aged 65 or older (7.7% of residents 65+)

1,004

residents 65 or older (15% of North Scituate)

22%

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

25%

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

About 77 North Scituate residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.7% of that age group; 13% in Plymouth County), out of 142 veterans of all adult ages in town.

22% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

North Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.7%	13%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.3%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,972	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,581	13%
Hingham, MA	6.5 mi	852	12%
North Pembroke, MA	8.0 mi	1,092	12%
Marshfield, MA	8.6 mi	972	12%
Weymouth Town, MA	9.1 mi	11,592	14%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.5 mi	1,128	5.4%

Hospitals near North Scituate

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	9.7 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	15 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Milton, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	(617) 696-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of North Scituate. 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 North Scituate

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 North Scituate: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in North Scituate?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.