Post-Surgery Home Care in Hideaway, TX

Local figures

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

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tyler)

41

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Smith County)

1,059

residents 65 or older (32% of Hideaway)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by Christus Mother Frances Hospital (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 41 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hideaway. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hideaway compared with Smith County and Texas

Census figure	Hideaway	Smith County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	32%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	4.7%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	8.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,226	$56,418	—

Older residents in towns around Hideaway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lindale, TX	2.9 mi	1,182	39%
Van, TX	11 mi	361	19%
Mineola, TX	11 mi	1,412	50%
Chandler, TX	13 mi	1,368	36%
Tyler, TX	15 mi	18,513	35%
Grand Saline, TX	20 mi	730	42%

Hospitals near Hideaway

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital	Tyler, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	(903) 597-0351
Christus Mother Frances Hospital	Tyler, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	(903) 593-8441
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital	Tyler, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	(903) 525-3300
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler	Tyler, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	(903) 877-7777

Home health agencies serving Hideaway

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	83 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 297-9300
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445

Straight-line miles from the center of Hideaway. 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 Hideaway

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 14% of the $7,186 monthly median income of Hideaway 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 Hideaway: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hideaway?

UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of Hideaway (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 597-0351. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hideaway?

Medicare lists 41 certified agencies whose service area includes Hideaway ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Reliant At Home (4.5 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hideaway?

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 14% of the $7,186 monthly median income of Hideaway 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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