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

Local figures

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

496

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

3,379

residents 65 or older (14% of Belton)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Bell County)

45%

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

About 496 Belton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 26% in Bell County), out of 1,762 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Bell County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Belton compared with Bell County and Texas

Census figure	Belton	Bell County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	26%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,895	$54,865	—

Older residents in towns around Belton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Temple, TX	6.5 mi	13,547	22%
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	7.2 mi	652	8.4%
Nolanville, TX	7.6 mi	682	38%
Harker Heights, TX	9.8 mi	3,464	37%
Troy, TX	14 mi	394	9.6%
Killeen, TX	15 mi	13,315	34%

Hospitals near Belton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple	Temple, TX	1.3 mi	5 of 5	(254) 724-2111
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)	Temple, TX	7.3 mi	4 of 5	(254) 778-4811
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights	Harker Heights, TX	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(254) 690-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Belton. 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 Belton

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 33% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Belton 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 Belton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Belton?

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 33% of the $3,075 monthly median income of Belton 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 Belton, TX