In-Home Care for Veterans in Carrizo Springs, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Carrizo Springs, TX: the local picture

59

veterans aged 65 or older (8.4% of residents 65+)

699

residents 65 or older (15% of Carrizo Springs)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Dimmit County)

20%

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

About 59 Carrizo Springs residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.4% of that age group; 9.0% in Dimmit County), out of 92 veterans of all adult ages in town.

65% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (55% in Dimmit County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Carrizo Springs compared with Dimmit County and Texas

Census figure	Carrizo Springs	Dimmit County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.4%	9.0%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	55%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	50%	39%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	28%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,694	$37,548	—

Older residents in towns around Carrizo Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Crystal City, TX	12 mi	1,024	6.3%
Rosita, TX	35 mi	369	1.4%
Chula Vista, TX	35 mi	576	8.5%
Cotulla, TX	38 mi	583	8.1%
Eidson Road, TX	39 mi	1,398	0.6%
Eagle Pass, TX	40 mi	3,466	4.3%

Hospitals near Carrizo Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dimmit Regional Hospital	Carrizo Springs, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(830) 876-2424
Fort Duncan Medical Center	Eagle Pass, TX	40 mi	3 of 5	(830) 773-5321

Straight-line miles from the center of Carrizo Springs. 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 Carrizo Springs

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 39% of the $2,558 monthly median income of Carrizo Springs 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 Carrizo Springs: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Carrizo Springs?

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 39% of the $2,558 monthly median income of Carrizo Springs 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.