In-Home Care for Veterans in New Holstein, WI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in New Holstein, WI: the local picture

98

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

760

residents 65 or older (25% of New Holstein)

47%

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

49%

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

About 98 New Holstein residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 14% in Calumet County), out of 142 veterans of all adult ages in town.

47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Calumet County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

New Holstein compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	New Holstein	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	9.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,323	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around New Holstein

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Kiel, WI	4.1 mi	773	19%
Chilton, WI	6.5 mi	588	19%
Plymouth, WI	16 mi	2,116	16%
Brillion, WI	16 mi	753	15%
Howards Grove, WI	16 mi	742	3.1%
Sherwood, WI	18 mi	601	13%

Hospitals near New Holstein

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Calumet Hospital	Chilton, WI	6.8 mi	not rated	(920) 849-2386
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County	Sheboygan, WI	19 mi	5 of 5	(920) 451-5000
Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	21 mi	4 of 5	(920) 929-2300

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

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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 New Holstein: common questions

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

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 36% of the $4,194 monthly median income of New Holstein 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.