In-Home Care for Veterans in Abernathy, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

52

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

409

residents 65 or older (12% of Abernathy)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Hale County)

About 52 Abernathy residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 9.6% in Hale County), out of 103 veterans of all adult ages in town.

48% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Hale County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	9.6%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	16%
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	12%
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	19%
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	10.0%
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	5.1%
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	14%

Hospitals near Abernathy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Medical Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	(806) 775-8200
Lubbock Heart Hospital LP	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	(806) 687-7777
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, TX	18 mi	3 of 5	(806) 725-4431

Straight-line miles from the center of Abernathy. 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 Abernathy

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Abernathy: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Abernathy?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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.