Veterans' Home Care in Monahans, TX: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

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

120

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

754

residents 65 or older (10% of Monahans)

27%

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

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Ward County)

About 120 Monahans residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 12% in Ward County), out of 353 veterans of all adult ages in town.

27% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Ward County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Monahans compared with Ward County and Texas

Census figure	Monahans	Ward County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	12%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	9.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,181	$46,003	—

Older residents in towns around Monahans

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Kermit, TX	14 mi	757	13%
Town of Pecos, TX	32 mi	1,363	5.1%
West Odessa, TX	37 mi	3,274	12%
Odessa, TX	46 mi	11,642	12%
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	15%
Fort Stockton, TX	54 mi	1,103	8.5%

Hospitals near Monahans

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ward Memorial Hospital	Monahans, TX	12 mi	not rated	(432) 943-2511
Winkler County Memorial Hospital	Kermit, TX	14 mi	not rated	(432) 586-5865
Reeves Regional Health	Pecos, TX	33 mi	2 of 5	(432) 447-3551

Straight-line miles from the center of Monahans. 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 Monahans

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 $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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 Monahans: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Monahans?

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 $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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.

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