Post-Surgery Home Care in Dripping Springs, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Dripping Springs, TX: the local picture

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Austin)

38

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

1,200

residents 65 or older (16% of Dripping Springs)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, about 9.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Dripping Springs. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Dripping Springs compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Dripping Springs	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.9%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	9.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,727	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Dripping Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belterra, TX	6.5 mi	657	22%
Bee Cave, TX	11 mi	1,590	49%
The Hills, TX	12 mi	861	14%
Lakeway, TX	13 mi	4,447	20%
Shady Hollow, TX	14 mi	1,089	33%
Wimberley, TX	15 mi	820	20%

Hospitals near Dripping Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Southwest	Austin, TX	9.1 mi	not rated	(512) 324-9000
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda	Buda, TX	16 mi	not rated	(737) 999-6200
The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center	Austin, TX	18 mi	not rated	(512) 327-0000
St David's South Austin Medical Center	Austin, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	(512) 448-7107

Home health agencies serving Dripping Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Centerwell Home Health	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 342-0331
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Dripping Springs. 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 Dripping Springs

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dripping Springs?

Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, about 9.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Dripping Springs (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (512) 324-9000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Dripping Springs?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Dripping Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Progressive Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5), Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Dripping Springs?

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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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