Post-Surgery Home Care in Giddings, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Giddings, TX: the local picture

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithville)

13

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lee County)

995

residents 65 or older (19% of Giddings)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension Seton Smithville in Smithville, about 18 mi away in a straight line, followed by Burleson St Joseph Health Center (27 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 Giddings. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Giddings compared with Lee County and Texas

Census figure	Giddings	Lee County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,938	$53,114	—

Older residents in towns around Giddings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Smithville, TX	18 mi	962	26%
Circle D-KC Estates, TX	19 mi	347	24%
La Grange, TX	19 mi	857	23%
Camp Swift, TX	22 mi	915	39%
Bastrop, TX	24 mi	1,625	35%
Caldwell, TX	28 mi	624	33%

Hospitals near Giddings

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Seton Smithville	Smithville, TX	18 mi	not rated	(512) 237-3214
Burleson St Joseph Health Center	Caldwell, TX	27 mi	not rated	(979) 567-3245
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham	Brenham, TX	31 mi	not rated	(979) 836-6173
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor	Taylor, TX	39 mi	not rated	(512) 352-7611

Home health agencies serving Giddings

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 822-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Giddings. 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 Giddings

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 26% of the $3,828 monthly median income of Giddings 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 Giddings: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Giddings?

Ascension Seton Smithville in Smithville, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Giddings (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (512) 237-3214. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Giddings?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Giddings ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of College Station (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 Giddings?

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 26% of the $3,828 monthly median income of Giddings 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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