In-Home Care for Veterans in McLendon-Chisholm, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in McLendon-Chisholm, TX: the local picture

33

veterans aged 65 or older (10% of residents 65+)

318

residents 65 or older (7.0% of McLendon-Chisholm)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rockwall County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Rockwall County)

About 33 McLendon-Chisholm residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10% of that age group; 16% in Rockwall County), out of 230 veterans of all adult ages in town.

38% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Rockwall County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

McLendon-Chisholm compared with Rockwall County and Texas

Census figure	McLendon-Chisholm	Rockwall County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10%	16%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	28%	35%
Residents 65 or older	7.0%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.7%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,833	$82,527	—

Older residents in towns around McLendon-Chisholm

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Heath, TX	4.2 mi	1,752	22%
Rockwall, TX	5.6 mi	8,082	13%
Travis Ranch, TX	6.0 mi	525	4.6%
Fate, TX	7.1 mi	1,504	17%
Forney, TX	8.1 mi	2,553	14%
Royse City, TX	9.9 mi	1,817	25%

Hospitals near McLendon-Chisholm

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall	Rockwall, TX	2.9 mi	5 of 5	(469) 698-1000
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe	Rowlett, TX	9.8 mi	4 of 5	(972) 412-2273
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale	Sunnyvale, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	(972) 892-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of McLendon-Chisholm. 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 McLendon-Chisholm

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 14% of the $7,153 monthly median income of McLendon-Chisholm 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 McLendon-Chisholm: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in McLendon-Chisholm?

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 14% of the $7,153 monthly median income of McLendon-Chisholm 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.