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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 12 families in Waco access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Waco by the Numbers
Waco In-Home Care Providers We Work With
The provider below serves Waco families and partners with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
What In-Home Care Costs in Waco
No Waco-only figure is published, so the benchmark is the Texas median of $5,720 a month for 44 hours a week, about $30 an hour (CareScout 2025). Ask Waco agencies whether weekend, holiday and overnight hours cost more. If the family home is a concern, read how the family home affects the net worth limit.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Texas in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $5,720 | $1,875 |
| Texas in-home care, 20 hrs/week | $2,600 | $0 |
| U.S. in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Check In-Home Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Waco
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A Waco veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including in-home care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Waco and the Need for In-Home Care
Roughly 7,121 veterans call Waco home, 2,917 of them 65 or older. Countywide, McLennan County counts 14,566 veterans, 6,465 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Waco Families Should Ask
Same caregiver
Ask Waco agencies how they keep the same caregiver on each shift, and who comes when that person is sick.
A care plan in writing
Ask a Waco agency for a written care plan listing the tasks for each visit.
Paperwork for VA
Ask the Waco agency for monthly invoices showing the hours and rate; VA needs them for the claim.
In-Home Care in Cities Near Waco
Other Texas in-home care pages within driving distance of Waco.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Waco In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in Waco?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Waco agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in Waco?
For Waco families, the benchmark is the Texas median of $5,720 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025). Fewer hours cost less.
How many in-home care partners serve Waco?
Just one, in Waco, plus 37 across Texas.
Does Medicare pay for home care in Waco?
In Waco, as elsewhere, only short-term skilled home health after an illness or injury. Ongoing help with bathing, dressing and meals is not covered.
Other Care Options in Waco Besides In-Home Care
Assisted living in Waco
Daily help in a private apartment for Waco veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent living in Waco
Active retirement in Waco, with care nearby if needs change.
Memory care in Waco
Communities in Waco with dementia-trained staff around the clock.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond Waco? See In-Home Care in Texas or the national guide.
