Post-Surgery Home Care in Fort Stockton, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fort Stockton, TX: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Stockton)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Stockton ZIP codes in their service area

49%

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

1,103

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Stockton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Stockton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fort Stockton compared with Pecos County and Texas

Census figure	Fort Stockton	Pecos County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	41%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	30%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,496	$27,597	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	5.2%
Town of Pecos, TX	51 mi	1,363	45%
Monahans, TX	54 mi	754	27%
Alpine, TX	59 mi	1,484	36%
Kermit, TX	68 mi	757	31%
West Odessa, TX	69 mi	3,274	29%

Hospitals near Fort Stockton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pecos County Memorial Hospital	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(432) 336-2004

Home health agencies serving Fort Stockton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	90 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	190 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Express Nursing	Odessa, TX	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-9393
Star Care Home Health, LLC	Odessa, TX	74 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-7707
Angels Care Home Health	Midland, TX	91 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(432) 687-3327
Pecos County Memorial Hospital Home Health And Hos	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 336-7044

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Stockton?

Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Stockton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (432) 336-2004. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fort Stockton?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Stockton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Josephs Home Health Inc (4.5 of 5), Excelacare Home Health (4 of 5), Express Nursing (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Stockton?

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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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