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

Local figures

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

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burleson)

64

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Johnson County)

1,390

residents 65 or older (16% of Joshua)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott And White Emergency Hospital in Burleson, about 6.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne (8.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 64 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Joshua. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Joshua compared with Johnson County and Texas

Census figure	Joshua	Johnson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	19%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	2.6%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,972	$60,043	—

Older residents in towns around Joshua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burleson, TX	5.2 mi	6,228	31%
Keene, TX	5.6 mi	1,069	53%
Cleburne, TX	7.4 mi	5,011	45%
Crowley, TX	8.2 mi	2,435	25%
Godley, TX	8.7 mi	231	32%
Alvarado, TX	11 mi	778	67%

Hospitals near Joshua

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baylor Scott And White Emergency Hospital	Burleson, TX	6.6 mi	not rated	(214) 294-6250
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne	Cleburne, TX	8.2 mi	5 of 5	(817) 641-2251
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F	Fort Worth, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	(817) 433-5000
Wellbridge Healthcare Fort Worth	Fort Worth, TX	15 mi	not rated	(817) 361-1991

Home health agencies serving Joshua

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 441-2747
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945

Straight-line miles from the center of Joshua. 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 Joshua

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 34% of the $2,998 monthly median income of Joshua 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 Joshua: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Joshua?

Baylor Scott And White Emergency Hospital in Burleson, about 6.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Joshua (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (214) 294-6250. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Joshua?

Medicare lists 64 certified agencies whose service area includes Joshua ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include All Care Professional Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Joshua?

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 34% of the $2,998 monthly median income of Joshua 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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