Post-Surgery Care in Aubrey, TX: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Aubrey, TX: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aubrey)

139

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Aubrey ZIP codes in their service area

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

701

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Aubrey)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital in Aubrey, about 1.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Texas Health Hospital Frisco (6.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 139 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Aubrey. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Aubrey compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Aubrey	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	35%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	6.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,681	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Aubrey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Providence Village, TX	5.1 mi	719	30%
Paloma Creek, TX	6.2 mi	86	17%
Pilot Point, TX	6.3 mi	1,074	51%
Savannah, TX	7.0 mi	616	14%
Paloma Creek South, TX	7.3 mi	792	15%
Little Elm, TX	8.7 mi	4,092	28%

Hospitals near Aubrey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital	Aubrey, TX	1.3 mi	not rated	(972) 347-2525
Texas Health Hospital Frisco	Frisco, TX	6.5 mi	4 of 5	(469) 495-2000
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Frisco At Pg	Frisco, TX	6.5 mi	not rated	(945) 339-0500
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton	Denton, TX	8.2 mi	5 of 5	(940) 220-0600

Home health agencies serving Aubrey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Texas Home Health Care Inc	Plano, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 612-4800
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Aubrey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Aubrey

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 24% of the $4,140 monthly median income of Aubrey 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Aubrey: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Aubrey?

Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital in Aubrey, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Aubrey (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (972) 347-2525. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Aubrey?

Medicare lists 139 certified agencies whose service area includes Aubrey ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include North Texas Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Aubrey?

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 24% of the $4,140 monthly median income of Aubrey 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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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; 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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