Veterans' Home Care in Upland, IN: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Upland, IN: the local picture

40

veterans aged 65 or older (9.6% of residents 65+)

417

residents 65 or older (11% of Upland)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Grant County)

28%

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

About 40 Upland residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.6% of that age group; 18% in Grant County), out of 57 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Grant County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Upland compared with Grant County and Indiana

Census figure	Upland	Grant County	Indiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.6%	18%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,659	$44,329	—

Older residents in towns around Upland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Gas City, IN	5.2 mi	1,377	24%
Hartford City, IN	6.7 mi	1,351	12%
Fairmount, IN	8.3 mi	539	19%
Marion, IN	10 mi	5,086	17%
Alexandria, IN	17 mi	567	5.1%
Albany, IN	18 mi	851	21%

Hospitals near Upland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System	Marion, IN	9.8 mi	5 of 5	(765) 674-3321
Marion General Hospital	Marion, IN	12 mi	3 of 5	(765) 660-6000
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital	Muncie, IN	18 mi	3 of 5	(765) 747-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Upland. 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 Upland

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,305 monthly median income of Upland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Upland: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Upland?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,305 monthly median income of Upland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Upland, IN