Post-Surgery Home Care in Jacksonville, TX

Local figures

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

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jacksonville)

31

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

30%

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

1,988

residents 65 or older (14% of Jacksonville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville (0.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 31 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Jacksonville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Jacksonville compared with Cherokee County and Texas

Census figure	Jacksonville	Cherokee County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,393	$47,312	—

Older residents in towns around Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rusk, TX	13 mi	676	38%
Bullard, TX	13 mi	467	23%
Shadybrook, TX	14 mi	540	40%
Whitehouse, TX	18 mi	1,031	34%
Tyler, TX	25 mi	18,513	35%
Palestine, TX	26 mi	2,907	38%

Hospitals near Jacksonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital	Jacksonville, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(903) 541-5000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville	Jacksonville, TX	0.3 mi	not rated	(903) 541-4500
UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital	Tyler, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	(903) 597-0351
Christus Mother Frances Hospital	Tyler, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	(903) 593-8441

Home health agencies serving Jacksonville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	100 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	22 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	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville

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 36% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Jacksonville?

UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Jacksonville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 541-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Jacksonville?

Medicare lists 31 certified agencies whose service area includes Jacksonville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dependable Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (4.5 of 5), Paradigm Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Jacksonville?

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 36% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Jacksonville 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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