In-Home Care for Veterans in Oak Island, NC

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Oak Island, NC: the local picture

525

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

3,796

residents 65 or older (42% of Oak Island)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Brunswick County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in Brunswick County)

About 525 Oak Island residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 17% in Brunswick County), out of 1,061 veterans of all adult ages in town.

19% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Brunswick County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Oak Island compared with Brunswick County and North Carolina

Census figure	Oak Island	Brunswick County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	42%	34%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	20%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,696	$69,925	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
St. James, NC	2.4 mi	4,439	22%
Southport, NC	6.5 mi	2,014	15%
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC	9.4 mi	1,290	13%
Carolina Beach, NC	15 mi	1,351	15%
Shallotte, NC	16 mi	1,100	19%
Myrtle Grove, NC	20 mi	2,200	17%

Hospitals near Oak Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital	Southport, NC	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(910) 457-3800
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center	Supply, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	(910) 755-8121
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center	Wilmington, NC	32 mi	3 of 5	(910) 343-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Island. 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 Oak Island

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Oak Island: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Oak Island?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,975 monthly median income of Oak Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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.