Veterans' Home Care in Wahpeton, ND: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Wahpeton, ND: the local picture

281

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

1,557

residents 65 or older (19% of Wahpeton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Richland County)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Richland County)

About 281 Wahpeton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 17% in Richland County), out of 533 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Richland County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Wahpeton compared with Richland County and North Dakota

Census figure	Wahpeton	Richland County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,228	$51,739	—

Older residents in towns around Wahpeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Breckenridge, MN	1.4 mi	667	18%
Fergus Falls, MN	26 mi	3,663	15%
Barnesville, MN	28 mi	359	12%
Pelican Rapids, MN	32 mi	444	15%
Horace, ND	36 mi	294	17%
Moorhead, MN	41 mi	5,703	11%

Hospitals near Wahpeton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis Medical Center	Breckenridge, MN	2.4 mi	not rated	(218) 643-3000
Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services	Elbow Lake, MN	36 mi	not rated	(218) 685-7300
Essentia Health	Fargo, ND	38 mi	3 of 5	(701) 364-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahpeton. 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 Wahpeton

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota'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 Wahpeton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Wahpeton?

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota'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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