Veterans' Home Care in Hiawatha, KS: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Hiawatha, KS: the local picture

65

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

605

residents 65 or older (19% of Hiawatha)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Brown County)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Brown County)

About 65 Hiawatha residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 15% in Brown County), out of 133 veterans of all adult ages in town.

30% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Brown County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hiawatha compared with Brown County and Kansas

Census figure	Hiawatha	Brown County	Kansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,594	$52,321	—

Older residents in towns around Hiawatha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Falls City, NE	15 mi	926	12%
Holton, KS	28 mi	667	18%
Atchison, KS	29 mi	1,522	20%
Country Club, MO	38 mi	470	15%
Savannah, MO	38 mi	1,091	16%
St. Joseph, MO	39 mi	11,999	18%

Hospitals near Hiawatha

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hiawatha Community Hospital	Hiawatha, KS	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(785) 742-2131
Great Plains Of Sabetha	Sabetha, KS	15 mi	not rated	(785) 284-2121
Community Medical Center, Inc	Falls City, NE	16 mi	4 of 5	(402) 245-2428

Straight-line miles from the center of Hiawatha. 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 Hiawatha

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Hiawatha households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Hiawatha: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hiawatha?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Hiawatha households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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