Veterans' Home Care in Atchison, KS: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Atchison, KS: the local picture

304

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

1,522

residents 65 or older (14% of Atchison)

43%

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

29%

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

About 304 Atchison residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 15% in Atchison County), out of 624 veterans of all adult ages in town.

43% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Atchison County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	26%
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	18%
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	23%
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	33%
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	15%
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	11%

Hospitals near Atchison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Amberwell Atchison Association	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	not rated	(913) 360-2131
F W Huston Medical Center	Winchester, KS	18 mi	not rated	(913) 774-4340
Saint John Hospital	Leavenworth, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	(913) 680-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Atchison: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Atchison?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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