Veterans' Home Care in Horace, ND: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Horace, ND: the local picture

50

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

294

residents 65 or older (6.4% of Horace)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cass County)

25%

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

About 50 Horace residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 16% in Cass County), out of 101 veterans of all adult ages in town.

22% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Cass County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Horace compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	Horace	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.5%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	7.6%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,861	$62,681	—

Older residents in towns around Horace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
West Fargo, ND	6.9 mi	4,963	10%
Fargo, ND	8.4 mi	17,510	18%
Moorhead, MN	11 mi	5,703	11%
Dilworth, MN	13 mi	571	20%
Casselton, ND	17 mi	293	24%
Barnesville, MN	25 mi	359	12%

Hospitals near Horace

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Essentia Health	Fargo, ND	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(701) 364-8000
Sanford Medical Center Fargo	Fargo, ND	10 mi	4 of 5	(701) 234-2000
Fargo Va Medical Center	Fargo, ND	12 mi	5 of 5	(701) 232-3241

Straight-line miles from the center of Horace. 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 Horace

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,405 monthly median income of Horace households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota'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 Horace: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Horace?

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,405 monthly median income of Horace households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Horace, ND