In-Home Care for Veterans in University, MS

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in University, MS: the local picture

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in Mississippi (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 University residents aged 65 or older are veterans (— of that age group; 12% in Lafayette County), out of 13 veterans of all adult ages in town.

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	14%	17%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	12%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	12%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	6.0%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	7.7%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	8.1%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	18%

Hospitals near University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS	Oxford, MS	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(662) 232-8100
Panola Medical Center	Batesville, MS	24 mi	not rated	(662) 563-5611
Highland Hills Medical Center	Senatobia, MS	27 mi	not rated	(662) 612-0311

Straight-line miles from the center of University. 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 University

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 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 University: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in University?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.