Visiting Angels of Denton, part of the nationally recognized in-home care network Visiting Angels, has taken action in response to recent U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reimbursement rate changes that are reshaping veterans' access to home care services for rural veterans across Texas. Visiting Angels is an organization that offers expert veteran home care in Denton, TX, and has been in business since 1998.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented new reimbursement policies for home health services, which impact veterans across the country, including those in rural Texas. According to policy analysis that was shared with veteran home care providers, the change has resulted in an overall reduction of nearly 49% when combined with earlier VA cuts to care services. These reductions in financial assistance for veterans stem from a 43% decrease under the new rate structure, which is layered with prior adjustments made within the same funding cycle. For rural agencies in Texas who are already operating on narrow margins, the financial pressure on both providers and veterans has been immediate and significant.
Texas veterans are among the most affected by the recent VA cuts, especially those with limited income and those who are living in rural areas of the state. The new VA policy impacts an estimated 247 of 254 counties in the state, with around 75% of Texas being classified as rural. These rate cuts are especially impactful for veterans in Texas, as more than one million veterans in Texas rely on VA-supported home-based care services, many of whom live in communities where alternative veteran care options are limited or unavailable to them. With fewer resources available to veteran home care providers, concerns in communities across Texas are rising about reduced caregiver availability, increased wait times, and potential loss of in-home services altogether due to rate cuts.
For veterans who are currently receiving home care services, the consequences of the VA rate cuts extend beyond convenience. Veteran home care in Texas plays an important role in helping our country’s heroes maintain their independence, manage chronic conditions, and remain safely in their own homes. When access to these services is restricted by the VA through financial aid cuts, veterans face a higher risk of hospital admissions and transitions into long-term facility care, which often comes with greater emotional and financial strain on veterans and their families.
In rural areas of Texas, where home care providers already manage long travel distances, staffing shortages, and higher operational costs, the impact of VA rate cuts is even more impactful. Providers across Texas have reported that their current reimbursement levels are making it increasingly difficult to sustain the services they provide to veterans who wish to age in place. Some agencies have already begun limiting their service areas or declining new cases due to cost constraints with VA rate cuts.
Visiting Angels Denton Owner Speaks Up For Texas Veterans
Visiting Angels of Denton, led by owner Craig Crenshaw, has taken a public stand in support of Texas veterans and home care providers with the new VA rate cuts to home care services. Crenshaw and fellow Visiting Angels leadership traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and federal representatives to highlight the concerns they have about the long-term effects of the rate reductions on veterans living in rural areas of Texas and other parts of the United States.
Their message to Congress focused on the disconnect between the VA’s reimbursement policy and real-world home care services. While home care is widely recognized as a cost-effective alternative to institutional care at nursing and assisted living facilities, reduced reimbursement rates place pressure on providers that serve large geographic regions, especially those with limited workforce availability. Visiting Angels leadership, including Craig Crenshaw, emphasized that weakening this infrastructure will risk increasing overall healthcare costs and reducing veterans' quality of life.
Visiting Angels offices in Denton, McKinney, and Amarillo provide veteran in-home care services that are designed to support aging adults and veterans who wish to remain in their homes. Veteran home care services provided by Visiting Angels include:
● Personal hygiene care assistance
● Companionship
● Respite care for family caregivers
● Meal preparation
● Medication reminders
● Mobility support
● Specialized memory care support for individuals living with cognitive conditions
Veteran home care is delivered by trained professional caregivers who work closely with families to support daily living routines and improve veterans' quality of life at home.
The Denton Visiting Angels agency serves communities throughout North Texas, including rural areas where access to home care providers can be limited and expensive without VA financial assistance. As part of the Visiting Angels network, the organization focuses on helping clients maintain independence while receiving consistent, compassionate care in familiar surroundings, and advocating for our nation’s heroes when their funding is cut.
The recent advocacy efforts in Washington by Visiting Angels leadership come as part of a broader push by home care providers across Texas to encourage federal review of the reimbursement structure and provide more assistance to those who have served our country. Home care providers have expressed concern that continued reductions to VA benefits may force further service limitations or closures, particularly in rural regions where staffing and travel demands are already high.
For current and future clients, Visiting Angels of Denton demonstrates its commitment remains unchanged despite the financial challenges affecting the home care industry. The agency continues to prioritize continuity of care, caregiver retention, and support for veterans in rural communities who depend on in-home services to remain living safely at home.
Business Name: Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Denton
Address: 4401 N Interstate 35 # 301, Denton, TX 76207
Phone Number: 940-387-0395
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Name: Craig Crenshaw
Role: Owner
Company Name: Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Denton
Phone: 940-387-0395
Email: visitingangelsdenton@gmail.com
Website: https://www.visitingangels.com/denton/veteran-home-care-denton-tx-veteran-benefits-near-you
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Published by: Randy Rohde