In-Home Care for Veterans in West Burlington, IA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in West Burlington, IA: the local picture

91

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

631

residents 65 or older (20% of West Burlington)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Des Moines County)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (36% in Des Moines County)

About 91 West Burlington residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 17% in Des Moines County), out of 270 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Des Moines County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

West Burlington compared with Des Moines County and Iowa

Census figure	West Burlington	Des Moines County	Iowa
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,542	$44,970	—

Older residents in towns around West Burlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Burlington, IA	2.9 mi	5,107	18%
Fort Madison, IA	16 mi	2,208	14%
Mount Pleasant, IA	22 mi	1,634	14%
Monmouth, IL	29 mi	1,361	16%
Keokuk, IA	31 mi	2,065	16%
Hamilton, IL	31 mi	542	11%

Hospitals near West Burlington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	West Burlington, IA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(319) 768-1000
Henry County Health Center	Mount Pleasant, IA	22 mi	not rated	(319) 385-3141
Osf Holy Family Medical Center	Monmouth, IL	28 mi	4 of 5	(309) 734-3141

Straight-line miles from the center of West Burlington. 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 West Burlington

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,212 monthly median income of West Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 West Burlington: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in West Burlington?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,212 monthly median income of West Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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.