Hackberry, Texas

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

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Local figures

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

5.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Frisco)
213
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hackberry ZIP codes in their service area
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)
233
residents 65 or older (7.8% of Hackberry)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco in Frisco, about 5.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Texas Health Hospital Frisco (7.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 213 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hackberry. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hackberry compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figureHackberryDenton CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability22%28%35%
Residents 65 or older7.8%12%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone3.4%21%25%
Households with no vehicle0.0%3.5%5.4%
Residents 85 or older0.4%1.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.9%6.7%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,214$78,360—

Older residents in towns around Hackberry

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Little Elm, TX3.0 mi4,09228%
The Colony, TX4.2 mi5,07726%
Paloma Creek South, TX4.2 mi79215%
Oak Point, TX4.3 mi76729%
Savannah, TX5.3 mi61614%
Paloma Creek, TX5.3 mi8617%

Hospitals near Hackberry

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - FriscoFrisco, TX5.4 mi3 of 5(214) 407-5000
Texas Health Hospital FriscoFrisco, TX7.6 mi4 of 5(469) 495-2000
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Frisco At PgFrisco, TX7.6 minot rated(945) 339-0500
Medical City LewisvilleLewisville, TX8.2 mi3 of 5(972) 420-1000

Home health agencies serving Hackberry

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Jeevan Home Health Care IncCarrollton, TX10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(469) 458-2201
North Texas Home Health Care IncPlano, TX12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 612-4800
Lucent Home Health LLCPlano, TX14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(972) 664-0945
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLCIrving, TX20 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(214) 591-0110
Le Celeste Homecare IncGarland, TX21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(214) 227-9444
Abundant Home Health LLCArlington, TX27 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(817) 633-3152

Straight-line miles from the center of Hackberry. 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 Hackberry

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 19% of the $5,268 monthly median income of Hackberry 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 Hackberry: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hackberry?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco in Frisco, about 5.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Hackberry (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (214) 407-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hackberry?

Medicare lists 213 certified agencies whose service area includes Hackberry ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Jeevan Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), North Texas Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hackberry?

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 19% of the $5,268 monthly median income of Hackberry 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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