In-Home Care for Veterans in North Fond du Lac, WI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in North Fond du Lac, WI: the local picture

167

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

925

residents 65 or older (17% of North Fond du Lac)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Fond du Lac County)

About 167 North Fond du Lac residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 16% in Fond du Lac County), out of 369 veterans of all adult ages in town.

17% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Fond du Lac County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

North Fond du Lac compared with Fond du Lac County and Wisconsin

Census figure	North Fond du Lac	Fond du Lac County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	16%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	24%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,956	$55,400	—

Older residents in towns around North Fond du Lac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Fond du Lac, WI	3.5 mi	7,282	16%
Lomira, WI	15 mi	446	13%
Oshkosh, WI	15 mi	10,291	16%
Waupun, WI	18 mi	1,585	17%
Ripon, WI	18 mi	1,814	9.8%
Omro, WI	20 mi	787	19%

Hospitals near North Fond du Lac

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.6 mi	4 of 5	(920) 929-2300
Fond Du Lac County Acute Psych Unit	Fond Du Lac, WI	3.6 mi	not rated	(920) 929-3500
Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	(920) 456-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Fond du Lac. 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 North Fond du Lac

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 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in North Fond du Lac?

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 44% of the $3,413 monthly median income of North Fond du Lac 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.