Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, Texas

In-Home Care for Veterans in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, 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 Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX: the local picture

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

633

residents 65 or older (25% of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz)

53%

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

17%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Cameron County)

About 80 Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 9.8% in Cameron County), out of 80 veterans of all adult ages in town.

53% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Cameron County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	9.8%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	25%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	23%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,467	$37,536	—

Older residents in towns around Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
La Paloma, TX	1.7 mi	176	3.4%
Rancho Viejo, TX	5.0 mi	434	7.1%
San Benito, TX	6.6 mi	3,919	11%
Los Fresnos, TX	9.6 mi	703	10%
Cameron Park, TX	11 mi	698	0.0%
Laureles, TX	11 mi	486	2.3%

Hospitals near Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville	Brownsville, TX	10 mi	3 of 5	(956) 544-1400
Valley Regional Medical Center	Brownsville, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	(956) 350-7000
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC	Harlingen, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	(956) 389-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz. 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 Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

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 27% of the $3,789 monthly median income of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz 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 Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

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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