Swansboro, North Carolina

In-Home Care for Veterans in Swansboro, NC

Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Swansboro for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Swansboro, NC: the local picture

292

veterans aged 65 or older (33% of residents 65+)

895

residents 65 or older (22% of Swansboro)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Onslow County)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Onslow County)

About 292 Swansboro residents aged 65 or older are veterans (33% of that age group; 28% in Onslow County), out of 463 veterans of all adult ages in town.

21% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Onslow County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Swansboro compared with Onslow County and North Carolina

Census figure	Swansboro	Onslow County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	33%	28%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.3%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	11%	11%

Older residents in towns around Swansboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Cape Carteret, NC	4.2 mi	722	24%
Emerald Isle, NC	6.2 mi	1,449	16%
Piney Green, NC	11 mi	1,645	44%
Jacksonville, NC	15 mi	5,571	29%
Newport, NC	15 mi	909	23%
Sneads Ferry, NC	17 mi	538	16%

Hospitals near Swansboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nmc Camp Lejeune	Camp Lejeune, NC	13 mi	not rated	(910) 450-4300
Onslow Memorial Hospital	Jacksonville, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	(910) 577-2345
Brynn Marr Hosp	Jacksonville, NC	19 mi	not rated	(919) 577-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Swansboro. 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 Swansboro

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Swansboro: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Swansboro?

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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