In-Home Care for Veterans in Rhinelander, WI

Local figures

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

253

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

1,427

residents 65 or older (17% of Rhinelander)

39%

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

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Oneida County)

About 253 Rhinelander residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 15% in Oneida County), out of 537 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Oneida County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Rhinelander compared with Oneida County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Rhinelander	Oneida County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,929	$55,830	—

Older residents in towns around Rhinelander

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	659	16%
Merrill, WI	34 mi	2,041	13%
Antigo, WI	37 mi	2,110	18%
Maine, WI	42 mi	519	19%
Wausau, WI	48 mi	7,741	11%
Iron River, MI	50 mi	553	13%

Hospitals near Rhinelander

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital	Rhinelander, WI	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(715) 361-2000
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital	Tomahawk, WI	17 mi	not rated	(715) 453-7700
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital	Eagle River, WI	21 mi	not rated	(715) 479-7411

Straight-line miles from the center of Rhinelander. 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 Rhinelander

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 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Rhinelander?

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 57% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Rhinelander 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.