In-Home Care for Veterans in Paintsville, KY

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Paintsville, KY: the local picture

77

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

630

residents 65 or older (15% of Paintsville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Johnson County)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Johnson County)

About 77 Paintsville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 11% in Johnson County), out of 143 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Johnson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Paintsville compared with Johnson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Paintsville	Johnson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	11%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	44%	39%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	33%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	16%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,157	$40,742	—

Older residents in towns around Paintsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Prestonsburg, KY	9.8 mi	824	7.2%
Louisa, KY	23 mi	499	7.4%
West Liberty, KY	26 mi	477	14%
Pikeville, KY	28 mi	1,283	8.3%
Williamson, WV	31 mi	616	7.0%
Grayson, KY	36 mi	631	15%

Hospitals near Paintsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Paintsville Arh Hospital	Paintsville, KY	0.7 mi	2 of 5	(606) 789-3511
Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center	Prestonsburg, KY	11 mi	2 of 5	(606) 886-8511
Arh Our Lady Of The Way	Martin, KY	17 mi	not rated	(606) 285-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Paintsville. 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 Paintsville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Paintsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Paintsville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Paintsville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Paintsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.