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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 242 families in West Virginia access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Charleston by the Numbers
Charleston In-Home Care Providers We Work With
The provider below serves Charleston families and partners with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Charleston In-Home Care Costs and VA Benefits
No Charleston-only figure is published, so the benchmark is the West Virginia median of $5,720 a month for 44 hours a week, about $30 an hour (CareScout 2025). Charleston agencies usually set a minimum shift, often three or four hours, so ask before you plan a short visit. Charleston families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $5,720 | $1,875 |
| West Virginia in-home care, 20 hrs/week | $2,600 | $0 |
| U.S. in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Find Out What a Charleston Veteran Could Receive Toward In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A Charleston veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including in-home care.
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Charleston Veterans Who May Need In-Home Care
Roughly 2,084 veterans call Charleston home, 1,061 of them 65 or older. Countywide, Kanawha County counts 9,532 veterans, 5,364 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Charleston Families Should Ask
Minimum hours
Ask Charleston agencies for the minimum shift length and the notice needed to add or cancel hours.
Background checks
Ask how a Charleston agency screens and trains caregivers, and whether they are employees or contractors.
Supervision
Ask how often a Charleston care manager checks in at the home.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Charleston In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in Charleston?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Charleston agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in Charleston?
For Charleston families, the benchmark is the West Virginia median of $5,720 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025). Fewer hours cost less.
How many in-home care partners serve Charleston?
Just one, in Charleston, plus 1 across West Virginia.
Can a family member be paid as a caregiver in Charleston?
Often, yes, for Charleston families too. Payments to a caregiver other than a spouse can count as a care expense for the VA claim, so keep a written agreement and records.
Other Care Options in Charleston Besides In-Home Care
Assisted living in Charleston
When a Charleston veteran needs a hand each day but not a locked unit.
Memory care in Charleston
Secure dementia care in Charleston when staying home is no longer safe.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond Charleston? See In-Home Care in West Virginia or the national guide.
