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Wisconsin In-Home Care by the Numbers
Paying the Monthly In-Home Care Bill in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin median for a home health aide is $6,912 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 4% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $36 an hour, most Wisconsin families start with a few shifts a week and add hours as needs grow, so the real bill is often lower than the full-time figure.
| Type of care | Wisconsin per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $6,912 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $1,517 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $6,540 | $6,200 | 59% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $9,581 | 36% |
All Wisconsin figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
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GuideVA Housebound Benefits: Who Qualifies and How Much It PaysRead guide →Check Wisconsin Aid & Attendance Eligibility for In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Wisconsin veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Wisconsin Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Wisconsin is home to 288,078 veterans, 156,781 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Wisconsin had 80,600 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 16.6% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in Wisconsin
Patriot Angels works with 3 in-home care providers in Wisconsin, 2 of them home care agencies and the rest senior communities that also send caregivers out.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Onalaska | 1 | 1 |
| Minocqua | 1 | 0 |
| Eau Claire | 1 | 1 |
The largest operators in our Wisconsin network: Cornerstone Caregiving (3).
Featured Wisconsin Partners
Licensing for Wisconsin Home Care Agencies
Wisconsin rules for non-medical home care agencies are mixed; some services need a license and others do not. Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance can confirm. Either way, ask for insurance, bonding and background checks.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
Wisconsin Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Family Care and IRIS
Wisconsin Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Wisconsin.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Wisconsin home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Wisconsin City
4 Wisconsin cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Wisconsin In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin median is $6,912 a month for 44 hours a week, about $36 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Wisconsin?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Wisconsin agency or a private caregiver.
Do Wisconsin home care agencies need a license?
It depends on the services. Ask the agency which Wisconsin license it holds.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid pay for care at home?
Family Care and IRIS can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Wisconsin?
3 providers in 3 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Wisconsin and every other state, start with the national guide.
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