In-Home Care for Veterans in Waynesboro, MS

Local figures

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

70

veterans aged 65 or older (8.2% of residents 65+)

850

residents 65 or older (19% of Waynesboro)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Wayne County)

50%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (44% in Wayne County)

About 70 Waynesboro residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.2% of that age group; 15% in Wayne County), out of 116 veterans of all adult ages in town.

48% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Wayne County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Waynesboro compared with Wayne County and Mississippi

Census figure	Waynesboro	Wayne County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.2%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	41%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	44%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	16%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,418	$31,526	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Laurel, MS	30 mi	2,504	11%
Ellisville, MS	34 mi	850	13%
Leakesville, MS	37 mi	511	11%
Petal, MS	42 mi	1,713	21%
Jackson, AL	45 mi	1,094	20%
Citronelle, AL	46 mi	887	14%

Hospitals near Waynesboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wayne General Hospital	Waynesboro, MS	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(601) 735-5151
Washington County Hospital	Chatom, AL	25 mi	not rated	(251) 847-2223
Ochsner Watkins Hospital	Quitman, MS	27 mi	not rated	(601) 776-6925

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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, which is 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Waynesboro: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Waynesboro?

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, which is 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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.