Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Agua Dulce, TX
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Agua Dulce for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Agua Dulce, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus in Horizon City, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Agua Dulce. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Agua Dulce compared with El Paso County and Texas
| Census figure | Agua Dulce | El Paso County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.6% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 38% | 22% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $23,625 | $37,273 | — |
Older residents in towns around Agua Dulce
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon City, TX | 3.6 mi | 1,312 | 47% |
| Sparks, TX | 6.2 mi | 261 | 27% |
| Socorro, TX | 7.2 mi | 4,447 | 42% |
| San Elizario, TX | 9.1 mi | 1,185 | 43% |
| Fabens, TX | 9.7 mi | 1,090 | 51% |
| Homestead Meadows South, TX | 11 mi | 655 | 58% |
Hospitals near Agua Dulce
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus | Horizon City, TX | 0.6 mi | not rated | (915) 407-7878 |
| The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus | El Paso, TX | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | (915) 856-7349 |
| University Medical Center Of El Paso | El Paso, TX | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (915) 521-7602 |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | 19 mi | not rated | (915) 521-7148 |
Home health agencies serving Agua Dulce
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home | Corpus Christi, TX | 591 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 880-7912 |
| Choice Health At Home | Corpus Christi, TX | 591 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (361) 933-0101 |
| One At Home Texas | Corpus Christi, TX | 587 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 242-1109 |
| Christus Homecare Spohn | Corpus Christi, TX | 591 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (361) 994-3400 |
| Apc Home Health Services | Corpus Christi, TX | 591 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (361) 814-3033 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Corpus Christi, TX | 591 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (361) 986-0272 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Dulce. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a post-surgery caregiver can help with
- Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
- Meals, fluids and medication reminders
- Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
- Help with home exercises the therapist set
What post-surgery care costs in Agua Dulce
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 51% of the $1,969 monthly median income of Agua Dulce 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.
What to know before hiring a post-surgery caregiver
Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.
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Post-Surgery Care in Agua Dulce: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Agua Dulce?
The Hospitals Of Providence Horizon City Campus in Horizon City, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Agua Dulce (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (915) 407-7878. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Agua Dulce?
Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Agua Dulce ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Choice Health At Home (4.5 of 5), One At Home Texas (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Agua Dulce?
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 51% of the $1,969 monthly median income of Agua Dulce 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).
How long do people usually need help after surgery?
It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.
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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
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- Post-Surgery Care in Sparks, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Socorro, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in San Elizario, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Fabens, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Homestead Meadows South, TX
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Other care in Agua Dulce
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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