In-Home Care for Veterans in Chisago City, MN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Chisago City, MN: the local picture

266

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

1,623

residents 65 or older (28% of Chisago City)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Chisago County)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Chisago County)

About 266 Chisago City residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 20% in Chisago County), out of 402 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Chisago County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Chisago City compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chisago City	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	5.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,521	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around Chisago City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Wyoming, MN	3.4 mi	1,169	22%
Lindstrom, MN	3.7 mi	673	14%
Stacy, MN	4.4 mi	740	22%
Forest Lake, MN	8.7 mi	3,501	14%
Scandia, MN	9.3 mi	1,102	12%
North Branch, MN	9.7 mi	1,980	23%

Hospitals near Chisago City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fairview Lakes Health Services	Wyoming, MN	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(952) 892-2101
Ladd Memorial Hospital	Osceola, WI	11 mi	not rated	(715) 294-2111
St Croix Regional Medical Center	Saint Croix Falls, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	(715) 483-0247

Straight-line miles from the center of Chisago City. 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 Chisago City

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,460 monthly median income of Chisago City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Chisago City: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Chisago City?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,460 monthly median income of Chisago City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.