In-Home Care for Veterans in Port Lavaca, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Port Lavaca, TX: the local picture

371

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

2,088

residents 65 or older (18% of Port Lavaca)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Calhoun County)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Calhoun County)

About 371 Port Lavaca residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 20% in Calhoun County), out of 736 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Calhoun County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Port Lavaca compared with Calhoun County and Texas

Census figure	Port Lavaca	Calhoun County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	20%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	35%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,113	$58,966	—

Older residents in towns around Port Lavaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Edna, TX	25 mi	958	13%
Palacios, TX	25 mi	1,007	14%
Victoria, TX	26 mi	10,308	13%
Refugio, TX	45 mi	558	19%
El Campo, TX	46 mi	2,023	17%
Rockport, TX	47 mi	3,238	14%

Hospitals near Port Lavaca

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Medical Center	Port Lavaca, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(361) 552-6713
Jackson Healthcare Center	Edna, TX	23 mi	not rated	(361) 782-7800
Palacios Community Medical Center	Palacios, TX	26 mi	not rated	(361) 972-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Lavaca. 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 Port Lavaca

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Port Lavaca?

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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.