In-Home Care for Veterans in Van Alstyne, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Van Alstyne, TX: the local picture

244

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

1,091

residents 65 or older (18% of Van Alstyne)

19%

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

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Grayson County)

About 244 Van Alstyne residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 18% in Grayson County), out of 299 veterans of all adult ages in town.

19% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Grayson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Van Alstyne compared with Grayson County and Texas

Census figure	Van Alstyne	Grayson County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	18%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,127	$54,577	—

Older residents in towns around Van Alstyne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Anna, TX	5.4 mi	1,358	23%
Howe, TX	6.2 mi	275	23%
Melissa, TX	9.3 mi	1,344	13%
Celina, TX	14 mi	3,231	11%
Sherman, TX	15 mi	7,338	15%
McKinney, TX	16 mi	21,644	14%

Hospitals near Van Alstyne

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Celina Medical Center	Celina, TX	13 mi	not rated	(214) 947-6452
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center	Sherman, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	(903) 870-4611
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma	Sherman, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	(903) 813-3728

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Alstyne. 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 Van Alstyne

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 13% of the $8,011 monthly median income of Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Van Alstyne?

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 13% of the $8,011 monthly median income of Van Alstyne 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.