Center, Texas

In-Home Care for Veterans in Center, TX

Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

veterans aged 65 or older (7.0% of residents 65+)

772

residents 65 or older (15% of Center)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Shelby County)

33%

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

About 54 Center residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.0% of that age group; 11% in Shelby County), out of 175 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Shelby County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Center compared with Shelby County and Texas

Census figure	Center	Shelby County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.0%	11%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	15%	12%

Older residents in towns around Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Carthage, TX	26 mi	1,189	3.7%
Nacogdoches, TX	30 mi	4,195	15%
Mansfield, LA	33 mi	910	12%
Huntington, TX	42 mi	622	8.4%
Henderson, TX	44 mi	2,190	15%
Lufkin, TX	46 mi	5,215	9.6%

Hospitals near Center

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine	San Augustine, TX	19 mi	not rated	(936) 275-3446
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital	Nacogdoches, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	(936) 564-4611
Nacogdoches Medical Center	Nacogdoches, TX	26 mi	3 of 5	(936) 569-9481

Straight-line miles from the center of Center. 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 Center

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. 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 Center: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Center?

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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