Veterans' Home Care in Atlantic, IA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Atlantic, IA: the local picture

135

veterans aged 65 or older (8.3% of residents 65+)

1,632

residents 65 or older (24% of Atlantic)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Cass County)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Cass County)

About 135 Atlantic residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.3% of that age group; 12% in Cass County), out of 321 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Cass County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Atlantic compared with Cass County and Iowa

Census figure	Atlantic	Cass County	Iowa
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.3%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,848	$47,609	—

Older residents in towns around Atlantic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Harlan, IA	24 mi	1,170	13%
Red Oak, IA	28 mi	1,021	20%
Creston, IA	41 mi	1,464	23%
Glenwood, IA	44 mi	1,116	9.5%
Council Bluffs, IA	44 mi	10,951	17%
Clarinda, IA	45 mi	1,227	18%

Hospitals near Atlantic

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cass County Memorial Hospital	Atlantic, IA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	(712) 243-3250
Myrtue Medical Center	Harlan, IA	23 mi	3 of 5	(712) 755-5161
Audubon County Memorial Hospital	Audubon, IA	24 mi	not rated	(712) 563-2611

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlantic. 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 Atlantic

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Atlantic: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Atlantic?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,654 monthly median income of Atlantic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Atlantic, IA