Texas Veterans Nursing Home Benefits: A Complete Guide
Texas offers some of the most comprehensive nursing home benefits for veterans in the United States. If your loved one served in the military, they may qualify for significant financial assistance and specialized care facilities.
Texas State Veterans Homes
Texas operates 9 State Veterans Homes across the state, providing skilled nursing care specifically for veterans and their eligible dependents:
- Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home — College Station
- Watkins-Logan Garrison Texas State Veterans Home — Tyler
- Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home — Amarillo (currently under construction)
- Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home — McAllen
- William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home — Bryan
- Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home — Floresville (San Antonio area)
- Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Texas State Veterans Home — Jacksonville
- State Veterans Home at Big Spring — Big Spring
- State Veterans Home at Bonham — Bonham
Eligibility for Texas State Veterans Homes
To be admitted to a Texas State Veterans Home, you must:
- Be a Texas resident
- Have served on active duty (other than for training) and received an honorable discharge
- Need the level of nursing care provided
- Meet income and asset guidelines (more generous than standard Medicaid)
Cost and Payment Options
Texas State Veterans Homes offer reduced rates compared to private nursing homes:
- Veterans Administration (VA) Per Diem — The VA pays a daily rate (approximately \$120/day in 2025) directly to the facility for eligible veterans
- VA Aid & Attendance — An additional monthly benefit of up to \$2,300 for veterans who need help with daily activities
- Medicaid — Can cover remaining costs for eligible veterans
- Private pay — Rates typically 30-50% lower than private facilities
VA Aid & Attendance Benefit
The Aid & Attendance (A&A) benefit is a tax-free monthly payment added to the VA pension for veterans who:
- Require help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Are bedridden
- Are a patient in a nursing home due to mental or physical incapacity
- Have severely limited eyesight (5/200 or less in both eyes)
2025 A&A monthly rates:
- Surviving spouse: \$1,278/month
- Single veteran: \$2,300/month
- Married veteran: \$2,727/month
How to Apply
- Contact the Texas Veterans Commission at 1-800-252-8387 for free assistance
- Gather required documents: DD-214 (discharge papers), medical records, financial statements
- Apply for VA benefits online at va.gov or visit a local VA office
- For State Veterans Home admission, apply through the Texas Veterans Land Board
Browse our directory to find veterans nursing homes and regular nursing homes throughout Texas.