Post-Surgery Home Care in Eagle Lake, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Eagle Lake, TX: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eagle Lake)

13

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colorado County)

512

residents 65 or older (15% of Eagle Lake)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Columbus Community Hospital (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Eagle Lake. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Eagle Lake compared with Colorado County and Texas

Census figure	Eagle Lake	Colorado County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.7%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,848	$52,516	—

Older residents in towns around Eagle Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sealy, TX	16 mi	1,341	31%
Columbus, TX	16 mi	752	51%
East Bernard, TX	17 mi	445	48%
Wharton, TX	23 mi	1,363	54%
Weston Lakes, TX	24 mi	1,150	22%
Bellville, TX	25 mi	1,025	42%

Hospitals near Eagle Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rice Medical Center	Eagle Lake, TX	0.5 mi	not rated	(979) 234-5571
Columbus Community Hospital	Columbus, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	(979) 732-2371
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	27 mi	not rated	(979) 865-3141
El Campo Memorial Hospital	El Campo, TX	27 mi	3 of 5	(979) 578-5251

Home health agencies serving Eagle Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	69 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Wharton, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 532-8584
Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC	Houston, TX	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 592-0632
New Creation Care Inc	Houston, TX	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 879-0106
Angels Care Home Health	Bay City, TX	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 244-0600
1ST Texas Home Health	Sealy, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(979) 877-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagle Lake. 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 Eagle Lake

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 15% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Eagle Lake?

Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Eagle Lake (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (979) 234-5571. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Eagle Lake?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Eagle Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Eagle Lake?

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 15% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Eagle Lake 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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