Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Bellville, 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 Bellville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Bellville, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, about 1.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bellville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Bellville compared with Austin County and Texas
| Census figure | Bellville | Austin County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 21% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 50% | 26% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,553 | $56,168 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bellville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealy, TX | 14 mi | 1,341 | 31% |
| Hempstead, TX | 15 mi | 460 | 35% |
| Brenham, TX | 17 mi | 3,770 | 37% |
| Prairie View, TX | 19 mi | 401 | 48% |
| Waller, TX | 21 mi | 230 | 50% |
| Brookshire, TX | 22 mi | 336 | 28% |
Hospitals near Bellville
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville Medical Center | Bellville, TX | 1.4 mi | not rated | (979) 865-3141 |
| Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham | Brenham, TX | 18 mi | not rated | (979) 836-6173 |
| Columbus Community Hospital | Columbus, TX | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | (979) 732-2371 |
| Rice Medical Center | Eagle Lake, TX | 26 mi | not rated | (979) 234-5571 |
Home health agencies serving Bellville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Hope Home Health - West | Stafford, TX | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 499-5901 |
| Elara Caring | Round Rock, TX | 93 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 733-1515 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC | Houston, TX | 36 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 592-0632 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of College Station | College Station, TX | 39 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 846-1283 |
| Vitalcaring Group | College Station, TX | 39 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 822-5511 |
| Allumine Home Health | College Station, TX | 39 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 704-6684 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bellville. 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 Bellville
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 32% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Bellville 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 Bellville: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bellville?
Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Bellville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (979) 865-3141. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Bellville?
Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Bellville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Living Hope Home Health - West (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Bellville?
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 32% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Bellville 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 Brookshire, TX
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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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