In-Home Care for Veterans in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN: the local picture

287

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

1,639

residents 65 or older (22% of Lakes of the Four Seasons)

23%

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

7.7%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Lake County)

About 287 Lakes of the Four Seasons residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 13% in Lake County), out of 393 veterans of all adult ages in town.

23% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lake County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lakes of the Four Seasons compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Lakes of the Four Seasons	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	13%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.7%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,156	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Lakes of the Four Seasons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Winfield, IN	2.2 mi	970	9.8%
Shorewood Forest, IN	5.4 mi	643	8.7%
Hebron, IN	5.5 mi	600	0.0%
Crown Point, IN	6.5 mi	6,282	17%
Merrillville, IN	6.9 mi	7,540	9.2%
Hobart, IN	8.1 mi	4,478	12%

Hospitals near Lakes of the Four Seasons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Franciscan Health Crown Point	Crown Point, IN	7.1 mi	3 of 5	(219) 757-6100
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana	Crown Point, IN	7.1 mi	not rated	(312) 755-4706
St Mary Medical Center Inc	Hobart, IN	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(219) 947-6196

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakes of the Four Seasons. 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Lakes of the Four Seasons: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lakes of the Four Seasons?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.