Post-Surgery Care in Houston, TX: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Houston)

469

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

286,751

residents 65 or older (12% of Houston)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Memorial Hermann Hospital System in Houston, about 1.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Joseph Medical Center (2.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 469 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Houston. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Houston compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Houston	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,324	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Houston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West University Place, TX	5.5 mi	2,533	12%
Hunters Creek Village, TX	6.6 mi	760	11%
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.9 mi	678	12%
Bellaire, TX	7.1 mi	3,186	19%
Piney Point Village, TX	7.9 mi	660	17%
Bunker Hill Village, TX	8.7 mi	635	12%

Hospitals near Houston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(713) 448-6796
St Joseph Medical Center	Houston, TX	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(713) 757-1000
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center	Houston, TX	4.5 mi	4 of 5	(713) 527-5019
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center	Houston, TX	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(713) 704-3700

Home health agencies serving Houston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Xtra-Care Home Health Inc	Houston, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 270-1160
Tawl Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 777-9171
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390

Straight-line miles from the center of Houston. 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 Houston

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Houston?

Memorial Hermann Hospital System in Houston, about 1.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Houston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (713) 448-6796. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Houston?

Medicare lists 469 certified agencies whose service area includes Houston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include All About Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Xtra-Care Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Tawl Health Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Houston?

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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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