Henrietta, Texas

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

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Local figures

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

3.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Henrietta)
15
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Henrietta ZIP codes in their service area
46%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Clay County)
816
residents 65 or older (26% of Henrietta)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Clay County Memorial Hospital in Henrietta, about 3.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by United Regional Health Care System (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Henrietta. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Henrietta compared with Clay County and Texas

Census figureHenriettaClay CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability46%38%35%
Residents 65 or older26%23%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone41%25%25%
Households with no vehicle5.1%2.4%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.9%2.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%9.8%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,141$51,143—

Older residents in towns around Henrietta

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wichita Falls, TX20 mi14,87639%
Nocona, TX27 mi65660%
Bowie, TX27 mi1,01240%
Burkburnett, TX28 mi2,06344%
Iowa Park, TX30 mi1,20657%
Jacksboro, TX41 mi53234%

Hospitals near Henrietta

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Clay County Memorial HospitalHenrietta, TX3.9 minot rated(940) 538-5621
United Regional Health Care SystemWichita Falls, TX19 mi3 of 5(940) 764-7000
Nocona General HospitalNocona, TX27 mi1 of 5(940) 825-3235
Jefferson County HospitalWaurika, OK27 minot rated(580) 228-2344

Home health agencies serving Henrietta

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringWichita Falls, TX18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(940) 683-6370
Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(940) 696-8004
Healing Hands Healthcare LLCWichita Falls, TX19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(940) 432-0588
1ST Texas Home HealthWichita Falls, TX20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(940) 763-9500
Angels Care Home HealthWichita Falls, TX20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(940) 322-1391
Wichita Home Health Service IncWichita Falls, TX20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(940) 322-7113

Straight-line miles from the center of Henrietta. 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 Henrietta

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 30% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henrietta 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 Henrietta: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Henrietta?

Clay County Memorial Hospital in Henrietta, about 3.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Henrietta (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (940) 538-5621. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Henrietta?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Henrietta ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab Of Wichita Falls (4.5 of 5), Healing Hands Healthcare LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Henrietta?

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 30% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henrietta 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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