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

Local figures

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

171

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

1,557

residents 65 or older (26% of Somerset)

42%

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

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Somerset County)

About 171 Somerset residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 15% in Somerset County), out of 278 veterans of all adult ages in town.

42% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Somerset County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Somerset compared with Somerset County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Somerset	Somerset County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,762	$43,557	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Windber, PA	21 mi	760	16%
Elim, PA	21 mi	968	26%
Belmont, PA	22 mi	804	14%
Geistown, PA	23 mi	777	7.7%
Westmont, PA	23 mi	1,061	11%
Johnstown, PA	24 mi	3,665	19%

Hospitals near Somerset

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upmc Somerset	Somerset, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(814) 443-5000
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center	Meyersdale, PA	15 mi	not rated	(814) 634-5911
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber	Windber, PA	20 mi	2 of 5	(814) 467-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 49% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Somerset?

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 49% of the $2,480 monthly median income of Somerset 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).

More near Somerset

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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 Somerset, PA