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

Local figures

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

52

veterans aged 65 or older (7.5% of residents 65+)

690

residents 65 or older (23% of Oostburg)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Sheboygan County)

27%

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

About 52 Oostburg residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.5% of that age group; 13% in Sheboygan County), out of 138 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Sheboygan County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Oostburg compared with Sheboygan County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oostburg	Sheboygan County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.5%	13%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.5%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,737	$53,289	—

Older residents in towns around Oostburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Sheboygan Falls, WI	7.5 mi	1,902	11%
Sheboygan, WI	8.4 mi	7,655	13%
Plymouth, WI	12 mi	2,116	16%
Howards Grove, WI	14 mi	742	3.1%
Port Washington, WI	17 mi	2,433	14%
Saukville, WI	18 mi	629	8.9%

Hospitals near Oostburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Nicholas Hospital	Sheboygan, WI	8.7 mi	3 of 5	(920) 459-8300
Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County	Sheboygan, WI	13 mi	5 of 5	(920) 451-5000
Aurora Medical Center	Grafton, WI	22 mi	5 of 5	(262) 329-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Oostburg. 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 Oostburg

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 41% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Oostburg 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 Oostburg: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Oostburg?

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 41% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Oostburg 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).

More near Oostburg

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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.

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