In-Home Care for Veterans in La Marque, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in La Marque, TX: the local picture

505

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

2,935

residents 65 or older (15% of La Marque)

33%

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

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Galveston County)

About 505 La Marque residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 15% in Galveston County), out of 1,105 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Galveston County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

La Marque compared with Galveston County and Texas

Census figure	La Marque	Galveston County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,285	$59,920	—

Older residents in towns around La Marque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Hitchcock, TX	6.1 mi	1,085	18%
Santa Fe, TX	6.6 mi	2,233	15%
Dickinson, TX	6.8 mi	2,659	13%
Texas City, TX	7.5 mi	8,901	12%
San Leon, TX	9.0 mi	882	13%
Bacliff, TX	9.6 mi	736	27%

Hospitals near La Marque

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Galveston, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	(409) 772-1011
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital	Nassau Bay, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	(281) 333-5503
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake	Webster, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	(281) 332-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of La Marque. 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 La Marque

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 $3,857 monthly median income of La Marque 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 La Marque: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in La Marque?

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 $3,857 monthly median income of La Marque 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.