Veterans' Home Care in Appleton, WI: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Appleton, WI: the local picture

1,834

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

12,420

residents 65 or older (17% of Appleton)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Outagamie County)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Outagamie County)

About 1,834 Appleton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 14% in Outagamie County), out of 3,508 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Outagamie County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Appleton compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Appleton	Outagamie County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,463	$55,393	—

Older residents in towns around Appleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Kimberly, WI	2.6 mi	1,274	15%
Little Chute, WI	3.5 mi	1,696	17%
Combined Locks, WI	4.1 mi	719	2.6%
Menasha, WI	5.0 mi	2,578	15%
Fox Crossing, WI	5.9 mi	3,316	19%
Kaukauna, WI	6.1 mi	2,600	12%

Hospitals near Appleton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc	Appleton, WI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(920) 731-4101
Ascension NE Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus	Appleton, WI	3.0 mi	4 of 5	(920) 738-2000
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah	Neenah, WI	8.1 mi	4 of 5	(920) 729-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Appleton. 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 Appleton

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Appleton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Appleton?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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; 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Appleton, WI