In-Home Care for Veterans in Wells Branch, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Wells Branch, TX: the local picture

343

veterans aged 65 or older (24% of residents 65+)

1,451

residents 65 or older (11% of Wells Branch)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

44%

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

About 343 Wells Branch residents aged 65 or older are veterans (24% of that age group; 12% in Travis County), out of 903 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Travis County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Wells Branch compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Wells Branch	Travis County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	24%	12%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	35%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,658	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Wells Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Pflugerville, TX	4.6 mi	5,995	16%
Round Rock, TX	5.8 mi	14,300	16%
Brushy Creek, TX	6.0 mi	2,133	12%
Cedar Park, TX	9.5 mi	8,846	11%
Manor, TX	9.5 mi	597	24%
Hutto, TX	11 mi	2,376	18%

Hospitals near Wells Branch

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	(512) 654-6100
Round Rock Medical Center	Round Rock, TX	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(512) 341-1000
North Austin Medical Center	Austin, TX	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(512) 901-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wells Branch. 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 Wells Branch

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 20% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Wells Branch?

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 20% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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.