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

Local figures

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

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Conroe)

162

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

13,530

residents 65 or older (13% of Conroe)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe in Conroe, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital (7.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 162 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Conroe. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Conroe compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	Conroe	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.4%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,892	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around Conroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Panorama Village, TX	3.8 mi	743	32%
Willis, TX	7.3 mi	947	29%
Shenandoah, TX	10 mi	1,675	33%
The Woodlands, TX	11 mi	17,997	29%
Oak Ridge North, TX	12 mi	571	24%
Pinehurst, TX	16 mi	771	31%

Hospitals near Conroe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe	Conroe, TX	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(936) 539-1111
St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	7.1 mi	3 of 5	(936) 266-4050
Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	7.1 mi	not rated	(936) 266-4055
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital	The Woodlands, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	(936) 270-2000

Home health agencies serving Conroe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	2.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 539-9846
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272

Straight-line miles from the center of Conroe. 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 Conroe

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 19% of the $5,241 monthly median income of Conroe 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 Conroe: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Conroe?

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe in Conroe, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Conroe (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (936) 539-1111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Conroe?

Medicare lists 162 certified agencies whose service area includes Conroe ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), All About Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Tawl Health Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Conroe?

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 19% of the $5,241 monthly median income of Conroe 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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