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

Local figures

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

242

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

1,636

residents 65 or older (16% of Sparta)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Monroe County)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Monroe County)

About 242 Sparta residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 21% in Monroe County), out of 657 veterans of all adult ages in town.

26% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Monroe County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Sparta compared with Monroe County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Sparta	Monroe County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	21%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,509	$49,811	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
West Salem, WI	14 mi	975	10%
Tomah, WI	16 mi	1,987	25%
Onalaska, WI	20 mi	3,955	18%
La Crosse, WI	22 mi	8,794	16%
Holmen, WI	23 mi	1,556	14%
French Island, WI	23 mi	898	21%

Hospitals near Sparta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta	Sparta, WI	1.1 mi	not rated	(608) 269-2132
Tomah Memorial Hospital	Tomah, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	(608) 372-2181
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc	La Crosse, WI	22 mi	5 of 5	(608) 785-0940

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 50% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Sparta?

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 50% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Sparta 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.

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