Post-Surgery Home Care in Crockett, TX

Local figures

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

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crockett)

24

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Houston County)

1,281

residents 65 or older (20% of Crockett)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Crockett Medical Center in Crockett, about 3.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity (27 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 24 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Crockett. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Crockett compared with Houston County and Texas

Census figure	Crockett	Houston County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	43%	35%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	8.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,161	$47,724	—

Older residents in towns around Crockett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palestine, TX	32 mi	2,907	38%
Madisonville, TX	37 mi	892	30%
Rusk, TX	38 mi	676	38%
Hudson, TX	40 mi	588	59%
Onalaska, TX	40 mi	540	49%
Diboll, TX	41 mi	924	43%

Hospitals near Crockett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crockett Medical Center	Crockett, TX	3.8 mi	not rated	(936) 546-3890
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity	Trinity, TX	27 mi	not rated	(936) 744-1256
Palestine Regional Medical Center	Palestine, TX	32 mi	1 of 5	(903) 731-1000
Madison St Joseph Health Center	Madisonville, TX	37 mi	not rated	(936) 348-2631

Home health agencies serving Crockett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Advantage Plus Homecare	Nacogdoches, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 559-9480
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Nacogdoches, TX	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 715-9625

Straight-line miles from the center of Crockett. 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 Crockett

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 39% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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 Crockett: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Crockett?

Crockett Medical Center in Crockett, about 3.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Crockett (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (936) 546-3890. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Crockett?

Medicare lists 24 certified agencies whose service area includes Crockett ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Choice Homecare (4.5 of 5), Home Care Network (4.5 of 5), Doctor's Choice Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Crockett?

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 39% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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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