In-Home Care for Veterans in Russellville, KY

Local figures

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

285

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

1,635

residents 65 or older (22% of Russellville)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Logan County)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Logan County)

About 285 Russellville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 16% in Logan County), out of 510 veterans of all adult ages in town.

50% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Logan County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Russellville compared with Logan County and Kentucky

Census figure	Russellville	Logan County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	16%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	39%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,029	$40,113	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Franklin, KY	21 mi	1,687	18%
Springfield, TN	24 mi	2,251	13%
Portland, TN	26 mi	1,640	12%
Bowling Green, KY	27 mi	8,630	14%
White House, TN	29 mi	1,876	17%
Greenbrier, TN	29 mi	692	16%

Hospitals near Russellville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Russellville	Russellville, KY	0.8 mi	2 of 5	(270) 726-4011
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	19 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center	Springfield, TN	23 mi	3 of 5	(615) 384-2411

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

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 $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Russellville?

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 $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville 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.