Del Rio, Texas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Del Rio, TX: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Del Rio)

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Val Verde County)

5,156

residents 65 or older (15% of Del Rio)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Del Rio. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Del Rio compared with Val Verde County and Texas

Census figure	Del Rio	Val Verde County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	47%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.9%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	26%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,662	$36,941	—

Older residents in towns around Del Rio

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Val Verde Park, TX	3.1 mi	179	41%
Elm Creek, TX	47 mi	345	56%
Eagle Pass, TX	52 mi	3,466	44%
Eidson Road, TX	54 mi	1,398	32%
Chula Vista, TX	57 mi	576	48%
Rosita, TX	58 mi	369	53%

Hospitals near Del Rio

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Val Verde Regional Medical Center	Del Rio, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(830) 775-8566

Home health agencies serving Del Rio

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	139 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 735-6225
Inspira Home Health Services	Laredo, TX	151 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 857-5900
Provista Healthcare	Dallas, TX	341 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 965-0431
St Isabel Home Health Inc	Eagle Pass, TX	52 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	151 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	52 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 773-5330

Straight-line miles from the center of Del Rio. 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 Del Rio

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 36% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Del Rio 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Del Rio: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Del Rio?

Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Del Rio (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (830) 775-8566. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Del Rio?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Del Rio ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Medical Home Health Services - San Antonio LLC (4.5 of 5), Inspira Home Health Services (4.5 of 5), Provista Healthcare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Del Rio?

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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