In-Home Care for Veterans in Summerville, GA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Summerville, GA: the local picture

158

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

977

residents 65 or older (22% of Summerville)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chattooga County)

52%

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

About 158 Summerville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 18% in Chattooga County), out of 275 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Chattooga County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Summerville compared with Chattooga County and Georgia

Census figure	Summerville	Chattooga County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,181	$39,618	—

Older residents in towns around Summerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
LaFayette, GA	16 mi	1,408	15%
Rome, GA	17 mi	6,259	13%
Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	2,311	15%
Lindale, GA	22 mi	595	16%
Calhoun, GA	24 mi	2,903	21%
Henagar, AL	24 mi	402	16%

Hospitals near Summerville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dekalb Regional Medical Center	Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	2 of 5	(256) 845-3150
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center	Centre, AL	29 mi	not rated	(256) 927-5531
Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North Georgia	Ringgold, GA	33 mi	3 of 5	(770) 874-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Summerville. 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 Summerville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,598 monthly median income of Summerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 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 Summerville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Summerville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,598 monthly median income of Summerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.