In-Home Care for Veterans in South Lakes, AK

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in South Lakes, AK: the local picture

210

veterans aged 65 or older (29% of residents 65+)

728

residents 65 or older (12% of South Lakes)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

About 210 South Lakes residents aged 65 or older are veterans (29% of that age group; 23% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough), out of 571 veterans of all adult ages in town.

25% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

South Lakes compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska

Census figure	South Lakes	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ who are veterans	29%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	9.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,036	$63,354	—

Older residents in towns around South Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
North Lakes, AK	2.1 mi	1,321	25%
Gateway, AK	3.4 mi	648	14%
Wasilla, AK	4.8 mi	1,659	20%
Tanaina, AK	6.1 mi	964	27%
Farm Loop, AK	6.2 mi	425	16%
Palmer, AK	6.6 mi	986	20%

Hospitals near South Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center	Palmer, AK	11 mi	3 of 5	(907) 861-6000
Providence Alaska Medical Center	Anchorage, AK	31 mi	3 of 5	(907) 562-2211
Alaska Regional Hospital	Anchorage, AK	31 mi	1 of 5	(907) 276-1131

Straight-line miles from the center of South Lakes. 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 South Lakes

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,670 monthly median income of South Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 South Lakes: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in South Lakes?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,670 monthly median income of South Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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.