Veterans' Home Care in Tusculum, TN: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Tusculum, TN: the local picture

174

veterans aged 65 or older (23% of residents 65+)

744

residents 65 or older (22% of Tusculum)

31%

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

28%

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

About 174 Tusculum residents aged 65 or older are veterans (23% of that age group; 18% in Greene County), out of 264 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Greene County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Tusculum compared with Greene County and Tennessee

Census figure	Tusculum	Greene County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ who are veterans	23%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	41%	36%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,288	$41,110	—

Older residents in towns around Tusculum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Greeneville, TN	4.2 mi	3,153	15%
Mosheim, TN	12 mi	455	6.6%
Jonesborough, TN	17 mi	1,309	20%
Erwin, TN	19 mi	1,357	23%
Rogersville, TN	22 mi	909	17%
Johnson City, TN	23 mi	11,382	17%

Hospitals near Tusculum

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greeneville Community Hospital	Greeneville, TN	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(423) 639-3151
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital	Rogersville, TN	22 mi	not rated	(423) 921-7000
Johnson City Medical Center	Johnson City, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	(423) 431-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Tusculum. 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 Tusculum

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,024 monthly median income of Tusculum households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Tusculum: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Tusculum?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,024 monthly median income of Tusculum households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Tusculum, TN