In-Home Care for Veterans in Homestead Meadows South, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Homestead Meadows South, TX: the local picture

60

veterans aged 65 or older (9.2% of residents 65+)

655

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Homestead Meadows South)

58%

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

12%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in El Paso County)

About 60 Homestead Meadows South residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.2% of that age group; 13% in El Paso County), out of 325 veterans of all adult ages in town.

58% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in El Paso County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Homestead Meadows South compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Homestead Meadows South	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.2%	13%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	40%	35%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	22%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,566	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead Meadows South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Homestead Meadows North, TX	2.6 mi	981	8.0%
Horizon City, TX	9.2 mi	1,312	14%
Sparks, TX	11 mi	261	0.0%
Agua Dulce, TX	11 mi	233	0.0%
Fort Bliss, TX	13 mi	19	37%
Socorro, TX	13 mi	4,447	4.4%

Hospitals near Homestead Meadows South

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus	Horizon City, TX	10 mi	not rated	(915) 407-7878
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus	El Paso, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	(915) 856-7349
University Medical Center Of El Paso	El Paso, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	(915) 521-7602

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead Meadows South. 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 Homestead Meadows South

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 44% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows South 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 Homestead Meadows South: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Homestead Meadows South?

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 44% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows South 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.