In-Home Care for Veterans in Vermillion, SD

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Vermillion, SD: the local picture

234

veterans aged 65 or older (21% of residents 65+)

1,136

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Vermillion)

29%

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

31%

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

About 234 Vermillion residents aged 65 or older are veterans (21% of that age group; 18% in Clay County), out of 458 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Clay County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Vermillion compared with Clay County and South Dakota

Census figure	Vermillion	Clay County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	21%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$68,068	—

Older residents in towns around Vermillion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Elk Point, SD	14 mi	450	20%
Yankton, SD	25 mi	3,426	19%
Hawarden, IA	27 mi	452	8.4%
North Sioux City, SD	28 mi	640	28%
Dakota Dunes, SD	30 mi	756	9.7%
Sioux City, IA	34 mi	12,804	14%

Hospitals near Vermillion

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center	Vermillion, SD	0.9 mi	not rated	(605) 624-2611
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	Yankton, SD	25 mi	3 of 5	(605) 668-8000
Hawarden Regional Healthcare	Hawarden, IA	28 mi	not rated	(712) 551-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Vermillion. 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 Vermillion

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Vermillion: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Vermillion?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.