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Postville, Iowa

In-Home Care for Veterans in Postville, IA

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Postville, IA: the local picture

18
veterans aged 65 or older (5.8% of residents 65+)
310
residents 65 or older (10% of Postville)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Allamakee County)
32%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Allamakee County)

About 18 Postville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (5.8% of that age group; 15% in Allamakee County), out of 20 veterans of all adult ages in town.

25% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Allamakee County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Postville compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Census figurePostvilleAllamakee CountyIowa
Residents 65+ who are veterans5.8%15%15%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%32%30%
Residents 65 or older10%23%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%29%31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking8.6%19%17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%6.4%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,091$50,399—

Older residents in towns around Postville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Waukon, IA13 mi1,05416%
Decorah, IA19 mi1,80716%
Prairie du Chien, WI22 mi1,37413%
Oelwein, IA33 mi1,34815%
Cresco, IA34 mi82822%
New Hampton, IA38 mi69512%

Hospitals near Postville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IA13 minot rated(563) 568-3411
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And ClinicsWest Union, IA17 mi5 of 5(563) 422-3811
Mercyone Elkader Medical CenterElkader, IA18 minot rated(563) 245-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Postville. 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 Postville

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Postville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Postville?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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