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

Local figures

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

44

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

379

residents 65 or older (14% of Poynette)

25%

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

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Columbia County)

About 44 Poynette residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 14% in Columbia County), out of 109 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Poynette compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Poynette	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	7.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,938	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Poynette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Lodi, WI	8.6 mi	877	19%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	9.8 mi	1,234	12%
Portage, WI	11 mi	1,520	13%
DeForest, WI	12 mi	1,790	16%
Windsor, WI	12 mi	1,284	15%
Waunakee, WI	15 mi	2,292	14%

Hospitals near Poynette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital	Portage, WI	11 mi	3 of 5	(608) 742-4131
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo	Baraboo, WI	18 mi	4 of 5	(608) 356-1400
Sauk Prairie Hospital	Prairie Du Sac, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	(608) 643-3311

Straight-line miles from the center of Poynette. 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 Poynette

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 $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette 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 Poynette: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Poynette?

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 $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette 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 (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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