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

Local figures

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

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Azle)

36

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wise County)

1,003

residents 65 or older (14% of Briar)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Medical City Alliance (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Briar. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Briar compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Briar	Wise County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	2.6%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,448	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Briar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pecan Acres, TX	6.6 mi	518	40%
Springtown, TX	7.0 mi	485	47%
Azle, TX	8.8 mi	2,156	41%
Haslet, TX	14 mi	620	17%
Decatur, TX	14 mi	1,623	27%
Justin, TX	16 mi	504	31%

Hospitals near Briar

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle	Azle, TX	8.2 mi	4 of 5	(817) 444-8700
Medical City Alliance	Fort Worth, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	(817) 639-1100
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance	Fort Worth, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	(682) 212-2004
Baylor Medical Center At Trophy Club	Trophy Club, TX	21 mi	not rated	(817) 837-4600

Home health agencies serving Briar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 441-2747
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	57 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Centerwell Home Health	Weatherford, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 599-0192

Straight-line miles from the center of Briar. 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 Briar

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 22% of the $4,537 monthly median income of Briar 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 Briar: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Briar?

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Briar (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (817) 444-8700. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Briar?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Briar ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford (5 of 5), All Care Professional Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Briar?

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 22% of the $4,537 monthly median income of Briar 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Briar, TX