Veterans' Home Care in Mauston, WI: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Mauston, WI: the local picture

202

veterans aged 65 or older (23% of residents 65+)

880

residents 65 or older (21% of Mauston)

45%

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

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Juneau County)

About 202 Mauston residents aged 65 or older are veterans (23% of that age group; 17% in Juneau County), out of 382 veterans of all adult ages in town.

45% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Juneau County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Mauston compared with Juneau County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Mauston	Juneau County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	23%	17%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,212	$45,516	—

Older residents in towns around Mauston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
New Lisbon, WI	6.6 mi	331	24%
Reedsburg, WI	19 mi	2,153	12%
Wisconsin Dells, WI	19 mi	555	17%
Lake Delton, WI	21 mi	781	7.3%
Tomah, WI	25 mi	1,987	25%
Baraboo, WI	29 mi	2,610	20%

Hospitals near Mauston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mile Bluff Medical Center	Mauston, WI	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(608) 847-6161
Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics	Friendship, WI	19 mi	not rated	(608) 339-3331
Reedsburg Area Medical Center	Reedsburg, WI	19 mi	5 of 5	(608) 524-6487

Straight-line miles from the center of Mauston. 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 Mauston

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 43% of the $3,518 monthly median income of Mauston 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 Mauston: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mauston?

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 43% of the $3,518 monthly median income of Mauston 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Mauston, WI