In-Home Care for Veterans in Dell Rapids, SD

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Dell Rapids, SD: the local picture

136

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

703

residents 65 or older (18% of Dell Rapids)

27%

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

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Minnehaha County)

About 136 Dell Rapids residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 16% in Minnehaha County), out of 326 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Dell Rapids compared with Minnehaha County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dell Rapids	Minnehaha County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,625	$56,527	—

Older residents in towns around Dell Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Brandon, SD	17 mi	1,627	16%
Hartford, SD	18 mi	614	32%
Sioux Falls, SD	20 mi	28,329	16%
Madison, SD	23 mi	1,384	15%
Pipestone, MN	23 mi	812	15%
Tea, SD	26 mi	371	36%

Hospitals near Dell Rapids

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah	Dell Rapids, SD	0.4 mi	not rated	(605) 428-5431
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center	Sioux Falls, SD	11 mi	4 of 5	(605) 322-8000
Sanford Usd Medical Center	Sioux Falls, SD	11 mi	5 of 5	(605) 333-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dell 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 Dell Rapids

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Dell Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dell Rapids: common questions

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

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Dell Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.