In-Home Care for Veterans in Mendota Heights, MN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Mendota Heights, MN: the local picture

251

veterans aged 65 or older (8.2% of residents 65+)

3,057

residents 65 or older (26% of Mendota Heights)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

23%

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

About 251 Mendota Heights residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.2% of that age group; 15% in Dakota County), out of 395 veterans of all adult ages in town.

19% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Dakota County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Mendota Heights compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mendota Heights	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.2%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	26%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.8%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,175	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Mendota Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
West St. Paul, MN	2.9 mi	4,393	14%
South St. Paul, MN	4.6 mi	3,091	16%
Eagan, MN	4.6 mi	10,943	13%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.0 mi	6,440	12%
St. Paul, MN	5.1 mi	38,220	11%
Newport, MN	6.6 mi	732	18%

Hospitals near Mendota Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Allina United Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(651) 241-8000
Minneapolis Va Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(612) 725-2000
Regions Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(651) 254-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Mendota Heights. 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 Mendota Heights

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 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mendota Heights?

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 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights 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).

More near Mendota Heights

More senior care near Mendota Heights

Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mendota Heights

More for Mendota Heights families

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.