In-Home Care for Veterans in Lake Delton, WI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lake Delton, WI: the local picture

57

veterans aged 65 or older (7.3% of residents 65+)

781

residents 65 or older (22% of Lake Delton)

28%

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

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Sauk County)

About 57 Lake Delton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.3% of that age group; 15% in Sauk County), out of 80 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Sauk County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lake Delton compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Lake Delton	Sauk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.3%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,917	$59,224	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Delton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Wisconsin Dells, WI	3.2 mi	555	17%
Baraboo, WI	8.9 mi	2,610	20%
Reedsburg, WI	11 mi	2,153	12%
Portage, WI	16 mi	1,520	13%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	18 mi	1,234	12%
Mauston, WI	21 mi	880	23%

Hospitals near Lake Delton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	7.8 mi	4 of 5	(608) 356-1400
Reedsburg Area Medical Center	Reedsburg, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	(608) 524-6487
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital	Portage, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	(608) 742-4131

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Delton. 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 Lake Delton

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 38% of the $3,993 monthly median income of Lake Delton 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 Lake Delton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lake Delton?

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 38% of the $3,993 monthly median income of Lake Delton 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.