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

Local figures

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

254

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

1,140

residents 65 or older (21% of Atlanta)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cass County)

23%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Cass County)

About 254 Atlanta residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 18% in Cass County), out of 319 veterans of all adult ages in town.

48% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Cass County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Atlanta compared with Cass County and Texas

Census figure	Atlanta	Cass County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	18%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	35%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,065	$43,883	—

Older residents in towns around Atlanta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Vivian, LA	20 mi	449	13%
Wake Village, TX	22 mi	813	19%
Nash, TX	23 mi	515	13%
Texarkana, TX	24 mi	6,499	18%
Texarkana, AR	25 mi	4,984	14%
New Boston, TX	28 mi	974	17%

Hospitals near Atlanta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wadley Regional Medical Center	Texarkana, TX	21 mi	not rated	(903) 798-8000
North Caddo Medical Center	Vivian, LA	23 mi	not rated	(318) 375-3235
Christus St Michael Health System	Texarkana, TX	25 mi	3 of 5	(903) 614-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta

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 29% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Atlanta?

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 29% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta, TX