Veterans' Home Care in Anna, TX: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

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

306

veterans aged 65 or older (23% of residents 65+)

1,358

residents 65 or older (5.6% of Anna)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Collin County)

About 306 Anna residents aged 65 or older are veterans (23% of that age group; 12% in Collin County), out of 1,423 veterans of all adult ages in town.

45% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Collin County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Anna compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Anna	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	23%	12%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	26%	35%
Residents 65 or older	5.6%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,347	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Anna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Melissa, TX	4.1 mi	1,344	13%
Van Alstyne, TX	5.4 mi	1,091	22%
Howe, TX	12 mi	275	23%
Princeton, TX	12 mi	1,759	8.6%
McKinney, TX	12 mi	21,644	14%
Celina, TX	14 mi	3,231	11%

Hospitals near Anna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical Center Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	(972) 547-8000
Methodist Mckinney Hospital	Mckinney, TX	11 mi	not rated	(214) 491-5710
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Mckinney	Mc Kinney, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	(469) 742-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Anna. 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 Anna

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 35% of the $2,862 monthly median income of Anna 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 Anna: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Anna?

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 35% of the $2,862 monthly median income of Anna 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Anna, TX