In-Home Care for Veterans in Elk Point, SD

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Elk Point, SD: the local picture

90

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

450

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk Point)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Union County)

37%

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

About 90 Elk Point residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 15% in Union County), out of 185 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Union County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Elk Point compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Elk Point	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,868	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
North Sioux City, SD	14 mi	640	28%
Vermillion, SD	14 mi	1,136	21%
Dakota Dunes, SD	17 mi	756	9.7%
Sioux City, IA	20 mi	12,804	14%
South Sioux City, NE	20 mi	1,535	14%
Dakota City, NE	22 mi	295	14%

Hospitals near Elk Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center	Vermillion, SD	15 mi	not rated	(605) 624-2611
St Lukes Regional Medical Center	Sioux City, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	(712) 279-3500
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center	Sioux City, IA	19 mi	2 of 5	(712) 279-2010

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Point. 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 Elk Point

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 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point 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 Elk Point: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Elk Point?

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 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point 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.