Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Horseshoe Bay, TX: the local picture

6.8 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marble Falls)
18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Horseshoe Bay ZIP codes in their service area
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Llano County)
2,338
residents 65 or older (48% of Horseshoe Bay)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls in Marble Falls, about 6.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Horseshoe Bay. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Horseshoe Bay compared with Llano County and Texas

Census figureHorseshoe BayLlano CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability24%33%35%
Residents 65 or older48%37%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%26%25%
Households with no vehicle1.8%4.2%5.4%
Residents 85 or older5.1%4.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.8%7.2%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$101,635$59,781—

Older residents in towns around Horseshoe Bay

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Granite Shoals, TX3.4 mi1,03129%
Marble Falls, TX6.3 mi1,31538%
Kingsland, TX9.7 mi2,05841%
Burnet, TX17 mi1,32423%
Briarcliff, TX22 mi54418%
Llano, TX23 mi92732%

Hospitals near Horseshoe Bay

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX6.8 mi4 of 5(254) 215-9791
Ascension Seton Highland LakesBurnet, TX18 mi5 of 5(512) 715-3000
Mid Coast Medical Center - CentralLlano, TX18 minot rated(325) 247-5040
Ascension Seton Cedar ParkCedar Park, TX33 mi3 of 5(512) 528-7000

Home health agencies serving Horseshoe Bay

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ascension At HomeBurnet, TX18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 756-7511
Home Therapy AustinAustin, TX39 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 637-1550
Elara CaringRound Rock, TX42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 733-1515
Capitol Home HealthSan Antonio, TX70 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(210) 538-9090
Accentcare Home Health Of TexasBeaumont, TX253 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(409) 899-9979
Accentcare Home Health Of Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX6.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(830) 798-8272

Straight-line miles from the center of Horseshoe Bay. 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 Horseshoe Bay

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 12% of the $8,470 monthly median income of Horseshoe Bay 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 Horseshoe Bay: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Horseshoe Bay?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls in Marble Falls, about 6.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Horseshoe Bay (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (254) 215-9791. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Horseshoe Bay?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Horseshoe Bay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Home Therapy Austin (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Horseshoe Bay?

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 12% of the $8,470 monthly median income of Horseshoe Bay 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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