Veterans' Home Care in Shamokin, PA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Shamokin, PA: the local picture

188

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

1,133

residents 65 or older (17% of Shamokin)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Northumberland County)

56%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Northumberland County)

About 188 Shamokin residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 15% in Northumberland County), out of 400 veterans of all adult ages in town.

47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Northumberland County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Shamokin compared with Northumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shamokin	Northumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,539	$43,530	—

Older residents in towns around Shamokin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Kulpmont, PA	4.4 mi	878	19%
Mount Carmel, PA	7.5 mi	1,229	15%
Danville, PA	12 mi	1,048	13%
Sunbury, PA	13 mi	2,156	15%
Northumberland, PA	15 mi	804	13%
Bloomsburg, PA	16 mi	1,675	11%

Hospitals near Shamokin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Geisinger Medical Center	Danville, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	(570) 271-6211
Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville	Danville, PA	14 mi	not rated	(570) 271-9200
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital	Bloomsburg, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	(570) 387-2118

Straight-line miles from the center of Shamokin. 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 Shamokin

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Shamokin: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Shamokin?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Shamokin, PA