In-Home Care for Veterans in West University Place, TX

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in West University Place, TX: the local picture

227

veterans aged 65 or older (9.0% of residents 65+)

2,533

residents 65 or older (17% of West University Place)

12%

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

17%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Harris County)

About 227 West University Place residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.0% of that age group; 11% in Harris County), out of 345 veterans of all adult ages in town.

12% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Harris County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

West University Place compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	West University Place	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.0%	11%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.1%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$149,333	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around West University Place

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Bellaire, TX	1.9 mi	3,186	6.7%
Houston, TX	5.5 mi	286,751	10.0%
Hunters Creek Village, TX	5.6 mi	760	9.3%
Piney Point Village, TX	5.8 mi	660	10%
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.7 mi	678	9.9%
Bunker Hill Village, TX	6.9 mi	635	11%

Hospitals near West University Place

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center	Houston, TX	2.0 mi	4 of 5	(713) 704-3700
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center	Houston, TX	2.0 mi	4 of 5	(832) 355-1000
Harris Health	Houston, TX	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(713) 873-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of West University Place. 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 West University Place

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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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 West University Place: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in West University Place?

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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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.