In-Home Care for Veterans in Fond du Lac, WI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

1,188

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

7,282

residents 65 or older (16% of Fond du Lac)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Fond du Lac County)

About 1,188 Fond du Lac residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 16% in Fond du Lac County), out of 2,335 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	16%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	24%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,295	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
North Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	925	18%
Lomira, WI	12 mi	446	13%
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	17%
Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	10,291	16%
Mayville, WI	20 mi	1,090	8.5%
Kewaskum, WI	20 mi	894	6.3%

Hospitals near Fond du Lac

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(920) 929-2300
Fond Du Lac County Acute Psych Unit	Fond Du Lac, WI	0.3 mi	not rated	(920) 929-3500
Waupun Memorial Hospital	Waupun, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	(920) 324-6512

Straight-line miles from the center of Fond du Lac. 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 Fond du Lac

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fond du Lac?

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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Fond du Lac 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.