Post-Surgery Home Care in Comanche, TX

Local figures

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

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Comanche)

12

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Comanche County)

800

residents 65 or older (19% of Comanche)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Comanche. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Comanche compared with Comanche County and Texas

Census figure	Comanche	Comanche County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	41%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	5.2%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,375	$49,620	—

Older residents in towns around Comanche

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
De Leon, TX	15 mi	455	64%
Dublin, TX	20 mi	510	37%
Early, TX	22 mi	505	38%
Brownwood, TX	25 mi	3,216	55%
Stephenville, TX	31 mi	2,413	36%
Hamilton, TX	32 mi	722	33%

Hospitals near Comanche

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Comanche County Medical Center	Comanche, TX	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(254) 879-4900
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood	Brownwood, TX	24 mi	1 of 5	(325) 646-8541
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill	Stephenville, TX	32 mi	4 of 5	(254) 965-1500
Hamilton General Hospital	Hamilton, TX	33 mi	not rated	(254) 386-3151

Home health agencies serving Comanche

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cms-Kinder Hearts Home Health	Early, TX	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 646-4900
Elara Caring	Brownwood, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 643-4999
Centerwell Home Health	Brownwood, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 643-5525
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	115 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Comanche. 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 Comanche

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 $4,198 monthly median income of Comanche 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 Comanche: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Comanche?

Comanche County Medical Center in Comanche, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Comanche (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (254) 879-4900. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Comanche?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Comanche ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Cms-Kinder Hearts Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Comanche?

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 $4,198 monthly median income of Comanche 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 Comanche, TX