Greenville, Texas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Greenville, 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 Greenville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

A caregiver helping an older man with a meal at a kitchen table
Local figures

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

5.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)
96
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenville ZIP codes in their service area
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Hunt County)
5,513
residents 65 or older (18% of Greenville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Glen Oaks Hospital (5.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 96 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Greenville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Greenville compared with Hunt County and Texas

Census figureGreenvilleHunt CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability35%38%35%
Residents 65 or older18%16%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%23%25%
Households with no vehicle5.0%3.7%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.7%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%10%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,853$50,839—

Older residents in towns around Greenville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Caddo Mills, TX7.2 mi45231%
Josephine, TX12 mi70149%
Farmersville, TX15 mi61030%
Royse City, TX15 mi1,81724%
Commerce, TX15 mi64351%
Fate, TX19 mi1,50424%

Hospitals near Greenville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Hunt Regional Medical CenterGreenville, TX5.2 mi2 of 5(903) 408-5000
Glen Oaks HospitalGreenville, TX5.2 minot rated(903) 454-6000
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital RockwallRockwall, TX23 mi5 of 5(469) 698-1000
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake PointeRowlett, TX29 mi4 of 5(972) 412-2273

Home health agencies serving Greenville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ultimate Plus Home CareMesquite, TX37 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health CareMesquite, TX37 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 240-4700
Lucent Home Health LLCPlano, TX37 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(972) 664-0945
New Vision Home Health Services IncDesoto, TX56 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 227-3000
Abundant Home Health LLCArlington, TX61 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(817) 633-3152
Centerwell Home HealthMount Pleasant, TX66 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 572-8751

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenville. 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 Greenville

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 $3,571 monthly median income of Greenville 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 Greenville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Greenville?

Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, about 5.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Greenville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 408-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Greenville?

Medicare lists 96 certified agencies whose service area includes Greenville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ultimate Plus Home Care (5 of 5), Ultimate Home Health Care (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greenville?

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 $3,571 monthly median income of Greenville 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.

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.

Find post-surgery care in Greenville

Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Greenville can see it as soon as it is live.

Create your free family account

Looking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.

A woman on a sofa at home reviewing caregiver profiles on a laptop