In-Home Care for Veterans in Wilmington Island, GA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Wilmington Island, GA: the local picture

540

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

3,249

residents 65 or older (23% of Wilmington Island)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chatham County)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Chatham County)

About 540 Wilmington Island residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 16% in Chatham County), out of 1,140 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Chatham County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Wilmington Island compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Wilmington Island	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,004	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmington Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Whitemarsh Island, GA	3.1 mi	1,206	16%
Thunderbolt, GA	5.0 mi	633	17%
Skidaway Island, GA	6.0 mi	4,826	17%
Tybee Island, GA	7.0 mi	1,299	18%
Montgomery, GA	8.0 mi	1,054	10%
Savannah, GA	13 mi	21,137	15%

Hospitals near Wilmington Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah	Savannah, GA	4.3 mi	not rated	(912) 356-2045
Savannah Health Services LLC Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center	Savannah, GA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	(912) 350-3691
Candler Hospital	Savannah, GA	9.1 mi	2 of 5	(912) 819-5290

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmington Island. 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 Wilmington Island

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Wilmington Island: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Wilmington Island?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,084 monthly median income of Wilmington Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.