In-Home Care for Veterans in New Brighton, MN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in New Brighton, MN: the local picture

587

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

4,031

residents 65 or older (18% of New Brighton)

26%

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

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Ramsey County)

About 587 New Brighton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 12% in Ramsey County), out of 822 veterans of all adult ages in town.

26% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Ramsey County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

New Brighton compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figure	New Brighton	Ramsey County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,153	$63,225	—

Older residents in towns around New Brighton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Arden Hills, MN	2.0 mi	1,908	12%
Columbia Heights, MN	2.4 mi	3,201	15%
St. Anthony, MN	2.6 mi	2,338	18%
Mounds View, MN	2.7 mi	2,410	12%
Fridley, MN	2.9 mi	4,436	17%
Shoreview, MN	3.4 mi	5,744	16%

Hospitals near New Brighton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hennepin County Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	6.9 mi	3 of 5	(612) 873-3000
M Health Fairview University Of MN Medical Center	Minneapolis, MN	7.1 mi	4 of 5	(612) 624-1765
North Memorial Health Hospital	Robbinsdale, MN	7.8 mi	1 of 5	(763) 520-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of New Brighton. 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 New Brighton

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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 New Brighton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in New Brighton?

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 29% of the $5,429 monthly median income of New Brighton 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.