Post-Surgery Home Care in Brownfield, TX

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brownfield)

17

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Terry County)

1,429

residents 65 or older (16% of Brownfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Brownfield Regional Medical Center in Brownfield, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lynn County Hospital District (26 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Brownfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Brownfield compared with Terry County and Texas

Census figure	Brownfield	Terry County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	45%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,630	$43,091	—

Older residents in towns around Brownfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Seagraves, TX	23 mi	315	50%
Wolfforth, TX	28 mi	584	57%
Levelland, TX	29 mi	1,747	43%
Lubbock, TX	35 mi	33,912	39%
Denver City, TX	35 mi	574	13%
Lamesa, TX	36 mi	1,345	39%

Hospitals near Brownfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Brownfield Regional Medical Center	Brownfield, TX	0.4 mi	not rated	(806) 637-8252
Lynn County Hospital District	Tahoka, TX	26 mi	not rated	(806) 998-4533
Covenant Hospital Levelland	Levelland, TX	28 mi	not rated	(806) 894-4963
Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	31 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800

Home health agencies serving Brownfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownfield. 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 Brownfield

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 28% of the $3,553 monthly median income of Brownfield 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 Brownfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Brownfield?

Brownfield Regional Medical Center in Brownfield, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Brownfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (806) 637-8252. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Brownfield?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Brownfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock (5 of 5), Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Brownfield?

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 28% of the $3,553 monthly median income of Brownfield 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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