Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Forest Hill, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South in Fort Worth, about 4.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth (5.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 229 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Forest Hill. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Forest Hill compared with Tarrant County and Texas
| Census figure | Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 32% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.3% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,675 | $63,028 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forest Hill
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everman, TX | 2.5 mi | 881 | 57% |
| Kennedale, TX | 3.1 mi | 1,201 | 51% |
| Edgecliff Village, TX | 4.3 mi | 768 | 30% |
| Rendon, TX | 5.9 mi | 2,273 | 30% |
| Crowley, TX | 8.0 mi | 2,435 | 25% |
| Arlington, TX | 8.7 mi | 47,611 | 32% |
Hospitals near Forest Hill
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Fort Worth, TX | 4.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (817) 293-9110 |
| Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth | Fort Worth, TX | 5.2 mi | not rated | (682) 703-5600 |
| Jps Health Network | Fort Worth, TX | 5.3 mi | 4 of 5 | (817) 921-3431 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | 5.3 mi | 4 of 5 | (817) 250-2100 |
Home health agencies serving Forest Hill
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Care Professional Home Health Inc | Arlington, TX | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 457-2688 |
| Abundant Home Health LLC | Arlington, TX | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 633-3152 |
| Medicall Home Health Services, LLC | Keller, TX | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 380-1735 |
| A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC | Irving, TX | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 591-0110 |
| Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford | Weatherford, TX | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (817) 441-2747 |
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-5300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill
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 28% of the $3,556 monthly median income of Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Forest Hill?
Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South in Fort Worth, about 4.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Forest Hill (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (817) 293-9110. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Forest Hill?
Medicare lists 229 certified agencies whose service area includes Forest Hill ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include All Care Professional Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Medicall Home Health Services, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Forest Hill?
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 28% of the $3,556 monthly median income of Forest Hill 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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