Home Care for Houston Veterans —
Honoring Service with Dedicated Support
Houston is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the United States. Many veterans and surviving spouses are entitled to in-home care benefits they don’t know about. CareWorks partners with Veterans Care Coordination to connect eligible veterans with the care they have earned.
Serving veterans & surviving spouses across Greater Houston · VA Aid & Attendance · CCN Network
Veterans have earned this care — we make sure they get it
CareWorks Houston was founded in 2006 by William and Holly Hardy — a Houston family with deep roots in this community. We understand that navigating VA benefits is complicated. That’s why we partner with Veterans Care Coordination to guide every family through the process from the first call to the first care visit.
- ✓Aid & Attendance pension benefit guidance at no charge
- ✓Surviving spouses of veterans also qualify — we help them apply
- ✓No service-connected disability required for Aid & Attendance
- ✓Care can begin before VA benefit approval is finalized
- ✓VA Community Care Network contract currently under TriWest review
- ✓Bilingual caregivers available — Spanish-speaking staff on team
2025–2026 Monthly Benefit Amounts
Tax-free monthly payments added to the veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Amounts vary based on income and care needs.
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Amounts subject to change annually. Based on VA published Maximum Annual Pension Rates (MAPRs). Contact us for a personalized assessment of your family’s eligibility and estimated benefit amount.
Two Ways VA Benefits
Pay for Home Care
These are separate programs — understanding the difference helps your family choose the right path, or use both together for more hours of care.
Path 1 — Aid & Attendance Pension
A VA pension enhancement that provides monthly tax-free payments to veterans or surviving spouses who need help with daily living activities. The veteran receives the payment directly and uses it to pay CareWorks.
Path 2 — VA Community Care Network (CCN)
The VA pays CareWorks directly for authorized home care visits through TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Requires VA healthcare enrollment and a referral from a VA doctor. CareWorks CCN contract is currently under TriWest review.
In-Home Care Services
for Houston Veterans
Flexible, dignified support that works around the veteran’s routines, preferences, and medical needs.
Personal Care Assistance
Hands-on support with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility — delivered with dignity and respect for the veteran’s service and independence.
Companion Care
Meaningful conversation, social engagement, and light activity support to reduce isolation — especially important for veterans living alone or with limited family nearby.
Transportation to VA Appointments
Reliable, timely transportation to the Houston VA Medical Center, CBOC clinics, specialist visits, therapy sessions, and pharmacy pickups across the Houston metro.
Memory & Dementia Care
Specialized in-home support for veterans experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia — structured routines, patient redirection, and safety-focused care at home.
Homemaking & Light Housekeeping
Meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, and light tidying to keep the veteran’s home safe, organized, and comfortable.
Medication Reminders
Ensuring veterans take medications as prescribed — especially important for those managing complex VA medication regimens at home without daily oversight.
From Your First Call
to Active Care
Free Consultation
Call CareWorks at (832) 237-2273. We listen to your situation and explain every option — no pressure, no obligation.
Review Eligibility
Our team, with Veterans Care Coordination, reviews service history, care needs, and financial information to assess benefit eligibility.
Benefits Application
Veterans Care Coordination submits the Aid & Attendance application with professional support — at no charge to your family.
Caregiver Matched
We select a caregiver matched to the veteran’s personality, needs, and preferences. Browse profiles at careworks.biz before anyone enters the home.
Care Begins
Care starts — often before benefit approval. Once benefits are approved they apply to offset care costs going forward.
Understanding Each Program —
What They Cover & How They Work
These two programs come from completely different parts of the VA. One is a pension — the other is healthcare. Both can pay for CareWorks services, but through very different paths.
Full Comparison —
Aid & Attendance vs VA Community Care Network
Every key difference between the two programs — so you can decide which path fits your family’s situation, or whether you qualify for both.
| Factor | Aid & Attendance (Path 1) VA Pension Program | CCN Community Care (Path 2) VA Healthcare Program |
|---|---|---|
| Program type | Pension benefit — monthly cash payment to veteran | Healthcare benefit — VA pays agency directly per visit |
| Who pays CareWorks | Veteran or family at standard private pay rate | TriWest Healthcare Alliance at VA fixed rate |
| Cost to veteran | Uses monthly A&A payment to pay CareWorks | No cost or minimal copay — VA covers it |
| VA healthcare enrollment required | ✓ Not required — pension system only | ✗ Required — must be enrolled at Houston VAMC |
| Service-connected disability required | ✓ Not required | ✓ Not required |
| Surviving spouse eligible | ✓ Yes — up to $1,478/month own benefit | ✗ No — veteran must be living and enrolled |
| Per-visit authorization required | ✓ No — flexible monthly cash, no tracking | ✗ Yes — each visit must be within authorization |
| How hours are determined | Veteran decides — use the monthly benefit however needed | VA doctor determines based on medical necessity (typically 10–20 hrs/week) |
| Application process | VA Form 21-2680 + pension application — VCC assists at no charge. Takes 3–6 months. | VA doctor referral → TriWest authorization. Takes 3–10 business days once enrolled. |
| CareWorks currently accepts | ✓ Yes — available now through Veterans Care Coordination | ⏳ CCN contract under TriWest review — coming soon |
| Can be combined with the other | ✓ Yes — a veteran can use BOTH programs simultaneously Example: VA authorizes 10 hrs/week through CCN (free). Veteran uses A&A benefit to pay CareWorks for 10 additional hours at private rate. Total: 20 hrs/week of support. | |
How Veterans Can Maximize Both Benefits
Many veterans qualify for both programs. Using them together gives you the most hours of care at the lowest cost to your family.
Enroll in VA Healthcare First
Visit va.gov/health-care/apply or call 1-877-222-8387. This unlocks CCN access and gives you a VA primary care doctor who can authorize home care visits.
Apply for Aid & Attendance
Call CareWorks — we connect you with Veterans Care Coordination who handles the A&A application at no charge. Start care with CareWorks immediately while you wait for approval.
Ask VA Doctor for H/HHA Referral
At your VA appointment ask specifically for a “Homemaker / Home Health Aide referral through Community Care.” TriWest authorizes the visits — VA pays CareWorks directly for those hours.
Result: Your CCN authorized hours are covered free by the VA. Your Aid & Attendance monthly payment covers additional hours at CareWorks’ private rate. Many veterans end up with 20–30 hours of weekly care with minimal out-of-pocket cost.
Best for — Aid & Attendance Only
- ✓Not enrolled in VA healthcare
- ✓Surviving spouse of a veteran
- ✓Wants flexible care scheduling
- ✓Needs care to start quickly
Best for — CCN Only
- ✓Already enrolled in VA healthcare
- ✓VA doctor already involved in care
- ✓Needs care at zero out-of-pocket cost
- ✓Fewer than 20 hours/week needed
Best for — Using Both Together
- ✓Enrolled or willing to enroll in VA healthcare
- ✓Needs more than 15–20 hrs/week
- ✓Wants to maximize coverage
- ✓Living veteran (not surviving spouse)
Houston VA Medical Center &
How CareWorks Complements VA Care
The VA delivers excellent clinical care. CareWorks fills the gap between appointments — the daily personal care, companionship, meals, and transportation that keep veterans safe and independent at home.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030
📞 (713) 791-1414
CareWorks CCN contract currently under TriWest review. Once activated, VA social workers here can refer veterans directly to CareWorks for authorized home care visits.
Veterans Care Coordination
Our national partner that helps veterans and surviving spouses navigate the Aid & Attendance application process — handling paperwork, eligibility screening, and claims at no charge to families.
Houston-Area VA Clinics We Serve
We provide transportation and coordinated care across all local VA facilities:
Serving veterans throughout Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Cypress, The Woodlands, Missouri City, and surrounding Greater Houston communities.
Free Veterans Care Consultation —
Your Loved One Has Earned This
Talk to a CareWorks care advisor today. We’ll explain what VA benefits are available, whether your family qualifies, and how to get care started — often sooner than you expect.
