Bonham, Texas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Bonham, 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 Bonham for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

0.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bonham)
45
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bonham ZIP codes in their service area
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fannin County)
1,569
residents 65 or older (15% of Bonham)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tmc- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Alliancehealth Durant (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 45 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bonham. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bonham compared with Fannin County and Texas

Census figureBonhamFannin CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability37%35%35%
Residents 65 or older15%18%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%27%25%
Households with no vehicle5.0%3.4%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%8.8%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$46,379$48,988—

Older residents in towns around Bonham

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Leonard, TX15 mi37230%
Howe, TX25 mi27541%
Sherman, TX25 mi7,33835%
Van Alstyne, TX25 mi1,09119%
Denison, TX26 mi5,17839%
Anna, TX27 mi1,35845%

Hospitals near Bonham

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Tmc- Bonham HospitalBonham, TX0.6 minot rated(903) 640-7311
Alliancehealth DurantDurant, OK23 mi1 of 5(405) 924-3080
Texoma Medical CenterDenison, TX23 mi4 of 5(903) 416-4000
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At ShermaSherman, TX24 mi3 of 5(903) 813-3728

Home health agencies serving Bonham

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lucent Home Health LLCPlano, TX50 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(972) 664-0945
Abundant Home Health LLCArlington, TX76 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(817) 633-3152
Elara CaringSherman, TX24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 892-3163
Remarkable Home HealthSherman, TX25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 357-5704
Guardian HealthcareParis, TX38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(903) 737-9865
First Texas Home HealthWhitesboro, TX40 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 564-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonham. 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 Bonham

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 26% of the $3,865 monthly median income of Bonham 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Bonham: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bonham?

Tmc- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Bonham (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 640-7311. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bonham?

Medicare lists 45 certified agencies whose service area includes Bonham ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bonham?

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 26% of the $3,865 monthly median income of Bonham 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.

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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