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

Local figures

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

272

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

1,881

residents 65 or older (13% of Dumas)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Moore County)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Moore County)

About 272 Dumas residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 13% in Moore County), out of 440 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Dumas compared with Moore County and Texas

Census figure	Dumas	Moore County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	13%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	20%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,000	$39,706	—

Older residents in towns around Dumas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Cactus, TX	13 mi	184	0.0%
Sunray, TX	13 mi	128	0.0%
Dalhart, TX	33 mi	1,001	15%
Borger, TX	35 mi	1,959	18%
Bushland, TX	46 mi	307	13%
Amarillo, TX	46 mi	30,530	15%

Hospitals near Dumas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hospital	Dumas, TX	1.4 mi	not rated	(806) 935-7171
Golden Plains Community Hospital	Borger, TX	35 mi	not rated	(806) 273-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Dumas. 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 Dumas

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Dumas?

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Dumas 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 Dumas, TX