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

Local figures

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

126

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

866

residents 65 or older (20% of Ovilla)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

8.5%

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

About 126 Ovilla residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 11% in Dallas County), out of 165 veterans of all adult ages in town.

30% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Dallas County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Ovilla compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Ovilla	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	11%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.5%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,500	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Ovilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Glenn Heights, TX	1.8 mi	1,324	16%
DeSoto, TX	4.2 mi	8,911	16%
Cedar Hill, TX	5.3 mi	5,552	11%
Red Oak, TX	6.2 mi	1,752	18%
Lancaster, TX	7.4 mi	4,958	11%
Duncanville, TX	7.4 mi	6,567	14%

Hospitals near Ovilla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	7.3 mi	2 of 5	(972) 230-8888
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center	Midlothian, TX	7.9 mi	4 of 5	(469) 846-2000
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	Dallas, TX	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(214) 947-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Ovilla. 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 Ovilla

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 12% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Ovilla 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 Ovilla: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Ovilla?

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 12% of the $8,542 monthly median income of Ovilla 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Ovilla, TX