In-Home Care for Veterans in University of Virginia, VA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in University of Virginia, VA: the local picture

42

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

227

residents 65 or older (2.5% of University of Virginia)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Charlottesville city)

47%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (38% in Charlottesville city)

About 42 University of Virginia residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 10% in Charlottesville city), out of 90 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Charlottesville city); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

University of Virginia compared with Charlottesville city and Virginia

Census figure	University of Virginia	Charlottesville city	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	2.5%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	38%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	5.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,536	$67,974	—

Older residents in towns around University of Virginia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Charlottesville, VA	1.9 mi	6,118	10%
Pantops, VA	4.1 mi	1,178	15%
Hollymead, VA	7.5 mi	1,342	14%
Crozet, VA	9.8 mi	1,374	14%
Lake Monticello, VA	13 mi	2,626	19%
Waynesboro, VA	21 mi	4,081	16%

Hospitals near University of Virginia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Virginia Medical Center	Charlottesville, VA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	(434) 924-0000
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital	Charlottesville, VA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	(434) 654-7000
Augusta Health	Fishersville, VA	26 mi	4 of 5	(540) 332-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of University of Virginia. 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 of Virginia

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,461 monthly median income of University of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 of Virginia: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in University of Virginia?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,461 monthly median income of University of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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).

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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.