Violet, Louisiana

In-Home Care for Veterans in Violet, LA

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Violet, LA: the local picture

40
veterans aged 65 or older (5.4% of residents 65+)
744
residents 65 or older (18% of Violet)
52%
of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in St. Bernard Parish)
46%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in St. Bernard Parish)

About 40 Violet residents aged 65 or older are veterans (5.4% of that age group; 11% in St. Bernard Parish), out of 135 veterans of all adult ages in town.

52% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in St. Bernard Parish); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Violet compared with St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana

Census figureVioletSt. Bernard ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans5.4%11%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability52%47%38%
Residents 65 or older18%13%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%32%31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking35%31%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%19%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$22,292$38,013—

Older residents in towns around Violet

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Meraux, LA2.6 mi87718%
Chalmette, LA5.5 mi2,85111%
Belle Chasse, LA7.1 mi1,59221%
Arabi, LA7.3 mi67614%
Terrytown, LA8.1 mi2,87611%
Timberlane, LA8.3 mi1,15912%

Hospitals near Violet

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LA5.3 mi4 of 5(504) 826-9500
New Orleans East HospitalNew Orleans, LA11 minot rated(504) 592-6600
University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA12 mi2 of 5(504) 702-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Violet. 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 Violet

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $1,858 monthly median income of Violet households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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 Violet: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Violet?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $1,858 monthly median income of Violet households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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).

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.

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