Groves, Texas

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

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Local figures

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

5.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Arthur)
35
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Groves ZIP codes in their service area
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)
2,604
residents 65 or older (15% of Groves)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, about 5.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Beaumont Hospital (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 35 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Groves. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Groves compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figureGrovesJefferson CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability34%40%35%
Residents 65 or older15%15%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%29%25%
Households with no vehicle4.9%8.1%5.4%
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.8%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%15%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,020$47,997—

Older residents in towns around Groves

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Port Neches, TX2.9 mi2,37734%
Port Arthur, TX3.4 mi8,28045%
Nederland, TX5.3 mi3,00735%
Central Gardens, TX6.9 mi91839%
Bridge City, TX7.5 mi1,13032%
West Orange, TX13 mi64539%

Hospitals near Groves

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
The Medical Center Of Southeast TexasPort Arthur, TX5.9 mi3 of 5(409) 853-5900
Baptist Beaumont HospitalBeaumont, TX14 mi3 of 5(409) 212-5000
Christus Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, TX16 mi4 of 5(409) 892-7171
Riceland Medical CenterWinnie, TX27 minot rated(409) 296-6000

Home health agencies serving Groves

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Choice Health At HomeBeaumont, TX18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home HealthBeaumont, TX16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(409) 895-0009
Baptist HomecareBeaumont, TX18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of TexasBeaumont, TX18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(409) 899-9979
Elara CaringJasper, TX64 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(409) 489-9104
Home Therapy AustinAustin, TX231 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 637-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Groves. 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 Groves

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 21% of the $4,918 monthly median income of Groves 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 Groves: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Groves?

The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, about 5.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Groves (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (409) 853-5900. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Groves?

Medicare lists 35 certified agencies whose service area includes Groves ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Choice Health At Home (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Baptist Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Groves?

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 21% of the $4,918 monthly median income of Groves 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.

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