In-Home Care for Veterans in Hillsboro, TX

Local figures

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

233

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

1,306

residents 65 or older (15% of Hillsboro)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Hill County)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Hill County)

About 233 Hillsboro residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 17% in Hill County), out of 429 veterans of all adult ages in town.

50% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Hill County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hillsboro compared with Hill County and Texas

Census figure	Hillsboro	Hill County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	17%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,571	$44,946	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
West, TX	14 mi	522	9.4%
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	26 mi	800	19%
Bellmead, TX	28 mi	1,485	16%
Alvarado, TX	28 mi	778	1.2%
Venus, TX	29 mi	236	13%
Keene, TX	29 mi	1,069	8.4%

Hospitals near Hillsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hill Regional Hospital	Hillsboro, TX	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(254) 580-8500
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne	Cleburne, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	(817) 641-2251
Goodall Witcher Hospital	Clifton, TX	28 mi	not rated	(254) 675-8322

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro

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 36% of the $2,798 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hillsboro?

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 36% of the $2,798 monthly median income of Hillsboro 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).

More near Hillsboro

More senior care near Hillsboro

Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hillsboro

More for Hillsboro families

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.