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

Local figures

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

1,370

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

9,021

residents 65 or older (14% of Rowlett)

30%

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

16%

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

About 1,370 Rowlett residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 11% in Dallas County), out of 3,281 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.

Rowlett compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Rowlett	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	11%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,823	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Rowlett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Sachse, TX	4.1 mi	3,595	15%
Garland, TX	4.8 mi	31,085	11%
Rockwall, TX	6.4 mi	8,082	13%
Heath, TX	6.5 mi	1,752	22%
Murphy, TX	7.8 mi	2,384	11%
Wylie, TX	7.9 mi	5,763	13%

Hospitals near Rowlett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe	Rowlett, TX	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(972) 412-2273
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall	Rockwall, TX	8.3 mi	5 of 5	(469) 698-1000
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale	Sunnyvale, TX	8.3 mi	2 of 5	(972) 892-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Rowlett. 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 Rowlett

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 15% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Rowlett 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 Rowlett: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Rowlett?

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 15% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Rowlett 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 Rowlett, TX