Veterans' Home Care in Red Oak, IA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Red Oak, IA: the local picture

206

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

1,021

residents 65 or older (19% of Red Oak)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Montgomery County)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Montgomery County)

About 206 Red Oak residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 14% in Montgomery County), out of 302 veterans of all adult ages in town.

48% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Montgomery County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Red Oak compared with Montgomery County and Iowa

Census figure	Red Oak	Montgomery County	Iowa
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.1%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,072	$46,325	—

Older residents in towns around Red Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	1,280	18%
Clarinda, IA	22 mi	1,227	18%
Glenwood, IA	27 mi	1,116	9.5%
Atlantic, IA	28 mi	1,632	8.3%
Plattsmouth, NE	35 mi	1,093	23%
Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	10,951	17%

Hospitals near Red Oak

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital	Red Oak, IA	0.5 mi	not rated	(712) 623-7000
Shenandoah Medical Center	Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	not rated	(712) 246-1230
Clarinda Regional Health Center	Clarinda, IA	21 mi	4 of 5	(712) 542-2176

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Oak. 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 Red Oak

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 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak 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 Red Oak: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Red Oak?

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 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak 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; 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Red Oak, IA