In-Home Care for Veterans in Black River Falls, WI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Black River Falls, WI: the local picture

172

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

917

residents 65 or older (26% of Black River Falls)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jackson County)

46%

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

About 172 Black River Falls residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 17% in Jackson County), out of 269 veterans of all adult ages in town.

22% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Jackson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Black River Falls compared with Jackson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Black River Falls	Jackson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	17%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,948	$50,032	—

Older residents in towns around Black River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Sparta, WI	25 mi	1,636	15%
Tomah, WI	27 mi	1,987	25%
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	10%
Holmen, WI	31 mi	1,556	14%
Arcadia, WI	32 mi	378	29%
Onalaska, WI	33 mi	3,955	18%

Hospitals near Black River Falls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Black River Memorial Hospital	Black River Falls, WI	0.6 mi	not rated	(715) 284-5361
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville	Neillsville, WI	21 mi	not rated	(715) 743-3101
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics	Whitehall, WI	24 mi	not rated	(715) 538-4361

Straight-line miles from the center of Black River Falls. 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 Black River Falls

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Black River Falls?

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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.