Veterans' Home Care in Parsons, TN: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Parsons, TN: the local picture

59

veterans aged 65 or older (9.2% of residents 65+)

639

residents 65 or older (24% of Parsons)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Decatur County)

48%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Decatur County)

About 59 Parsons residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.2% of that age group; 12% in Decatur County), out of 93 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Decatur County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Parsons compared with Decatur County and Tennessee

Census figure	Parsons	Decatur County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.2%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	36%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	23%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,212	$33,194	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Lexington, TN	14 mi	1,390	16%
Clifton, TN	20 mi	321	30%
Camden, TN	29 mi	775	11%
Huntingdon, TN	30 mi	777	11%
Savannah, TN	30 mi	1,398	9.5%
Hohenwald, TN	33 mi	822	8.5%

Hospitals near Parsons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henderson County Community Hospital	Lexington, TN	15 mi	not rated	(731) 968-1801
West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital	Camden, TN	28 mi	not rated	(731) 593-6300
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County	Huntingdon, TN	30 mi	4 of 5	(731) 986-4461

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Parsons: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Parsons?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Parsons, TN