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

Local figures

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

199

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

1,640

residents 65 or older (12% of Portland)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Sumner County)

About 199 Portland residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 15% in Sumner County), out of 677 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Sumner County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Portland compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Portland	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	36%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,705	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Franklin, KY	8.5 mi	1,687	18%
White House, TN	12 mi	1,876	17%
Gallatin, TN	15 mi	8,031	16%
Westmoreland, TN	16 mi	463	6.5%
Shackle Island, TN	16 mi	573	8.0%
Millersville, TN	17 mi	1,089	17%

Hospitals near Portland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	9.1 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma	Gallatin, TN	15 mi	3 of 5	(615) 328-8888
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center	Springfield, TN	21 mi	3 of 5	(615) 384-2411

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Portland?

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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).

More near Portland

More senior care near Portland

Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities

Other care in Portland

More for Portland families

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 Portland, TN