Denver City, Texas

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Denver City, TX: the local picture

0.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Denver City)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Denver City ZIP codes in their service area
13%
of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Yoakum County)
574
residents 65 or older (13% of Denver City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memorial Hospital (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Denver City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Denver City compared with Yoakum County and Texas

Census figureDenver CityYoakum CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability13%24%35%
Residents 65 or older13%13%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%23%25%
Households with no vehicle4.8%3.7%5.4%
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.3%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%2.5%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$75,182$57,813—

Older residents in towns around Denver City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Seagraves, TX16 mi31550%
Seminole, TX20 mi1,04747%
North Hobbs, NM22 mi66528%
Hobbs, NM25 mi4,78643%
Lovington, NM30 mi97355%
Brownfield, TX35 mi1,42937%

Hospitals near Denver City

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Yoakum County HospitalDenver City, TX0.2 minot rated(806) 592-2121
Memorial HospitalSeminole, TX19 minot rated(432) 758-5811
Covenant Health Hobbs HospitalHobbs, NM25 mi3 of 5(575) 492-5000
Nor-Lea Hospital DistrictLovington, NM30 minot rated(575) 396-6611

Home health agencies serving Denver City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLCLubbock, TX64 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 203-8200
Compassion Home Health CareLubbock, TX67 mi4.5 of 5—(806) 712-1110
Calvert Home Health Care LtdCrosbyton, TX104 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 675-7321
Calvert Home Health Care, LLCLubbock, TX67 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 747-8972
Excelacare Home HealthLubbock, TX67 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 791-0042
Accentcare HealthLubbock, TX68 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(806) 791-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Denver City. 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 Denver 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 16% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Denver 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.

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 Denver City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Denver City?

Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Denver City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (806) 592-2121. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Denver City?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Denver City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC (4.5 of 5), Compassion Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Calvert Home Health Care Ltd (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Denver 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 16% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Denver 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.

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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