In-Home Care for Veterans in Long Prairie, MN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Long Prairie, MN: the local picture

92

veterans aged 65 or older (10% of residents 65+)

887

residents 65 or older (24% of Long Prairie)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Todd County)

23%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Todd County)

About 92 Long Prairie residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10% of that age group; 18% in Todd County), out of 114 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Todd County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Long Prairie compared with Todd County and Minnesota

Census figure	Long Prairie	Todd County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	8.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,384	$49,028	—

Older residents in towns around Long Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Sauk Centre, MN	17 mi	1,171	15%
Melrose, MN	21 mi	850	12%
Little Falls, MN	24 mi	2,345	12%
Alexandria, MN	26 mi	3,590	17%
Albany, MN	28 mi	519	12%
Glenwood, MN	33 mi	706	16%

Hospitals near Long Prairie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital	Long Prairie, MN	0.2 mi	not rated	(320) 732-2141
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre	Sauk Centre, MN	18 mi	not rated	(320) 352-2221
St Gabriels Hospital	Little Falls, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	(320) 632-5441

Straight-line miles from the center of Long Prairie. 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 Long Prairie

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Long Prairie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Long Prairie: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Long Prairie?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Long Prairie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.