Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Crystal City, TX
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Crystal City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Crystal City, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uvalde Memorial Hospital (36 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Crystal City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Crystal City compared with Zavala County and Texas
| Census figure | Crystal City | Zavala County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 49% | 53% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 18% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 18% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,318 | $40,339 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crystal City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizo Springs, TX | 12 mi | 699 | 65% |
| Chula Vista, TX | 36 mi | 576 | 48% |
| Uvalde, TX | 36 mi | 2,645 | 48% |
| Rosita, TX | 37 mi | 369 | 53% |
| Dilley, TX | 39 mi | 419 | 44% |
| Eidson Road, TX | 40 mi | 1,398 | 32% |
Hospitals near Crystal City
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmit Regional Hospital | Carrizo Springs, TX | 12 mi | not rated | (830) 876-2424 |
| Uvalde Memorial Hospital | Uvalde, TX | 36 mi | 3 of 5 | (830) 278-6251 |
| Fort Duncan Medical Center | Eagle Pass, TX | 40 mi | 3 of 5 | (830) 773-5321 |
Home health agencies serving Crystal City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC | San Antonio, TX | 93 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 735-6225 |
| St Isabel Home Health Inc | Eagle Pass, TX | 40 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (830) 776-5602 |
| Mar-Del Home Health LLC | Laredo, TX | 81 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 753-7007 |
| Maverick Home Health Agency | Eagle Pass, TX | 40 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (830) 773-5330 |
| Superior Home Health Of Eagle Pass LLC | Eagle Pass, TX | 40 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (830) 773-1014 |
| Alfa Home Health | Laredo, TX | 81 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 568-2240 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Crystal City
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 29% of the $3,443 monthly median income of Crystal City 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.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Crystal City: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Crystal City?
Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Crystal City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (830) 876-2424. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Crystal City?
Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Crystal City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC (4.5 of 5), St Isabel Home Health Inc (3.5 of 5), Mar-Del Home Health LLC (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Crystal City?
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 29% of the $3,443 monthly median income of Crystal City 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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- Post-Surgery Care in Dilley, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Eidson Road, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Eagle Pass, TX
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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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