In-Home Care for Veterans in Coon Rapids, MN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Coon Rapids, MN: the local picture

1,665

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

10,500

residents 65 or older (17% of Coon Rapids)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Anoka County)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Anoka County)

About 1,665 Coon Rapids residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 17% in Anoka County), out of 3,435 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Anoka County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Coon Rapids compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Coon Rapids	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,393	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Coon Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Champlin, MN	3.7 mi	3,511	20%
Anoka, MN	4.7 mi	3,388	14%
Brooklyn Park, MN	4.9 mi	10,530	17%
Blaine, MN	5.1 mi	9,973	17%
Spring Lake Park, MN	5.3 mi	1,374	17%
Andover, MN	5.4 mi	5,090	18%

Hospitals near Coon Rapids

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital	Coon Rapids, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(762) 236-6000
Maple Grove Hospital	Maple Grove, MN	7.9 mi	5 of 5	(763) 581-1000
North Memorial Health Hospital	Robbinsdale, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	(763) 520-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Coon Rapids?

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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.