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

Local figures

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

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaufman)

75

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

1,124

residents 65 or older (13% of Kaufman)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 75 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kaufman. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kaufman compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Kaufman	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	35%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	17%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,625	$59,158	—

Older residents in towns around Kaufman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crandall, TX	7.9 mi	621	34%
Talty, TX	9.6 mi	349	29%
Terrell, TX	10 mi	2,597	37%
Heartland, TX	11 mi	372	74%
Combine, TX	12 mi	476	30%
Forney, TX	14 mi	2,553	34%

Hospitals near Kaufman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman	Kaufman, TX	2.7 mi	not rated	(972) 932-7200
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale	Sunnyvale, TX	21 mi	2 of 5	(972) 892-3000
Dallas Regional Medical Center	Mesquite, TX	22 mi	3 of 5	(214) 320-7000
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall	Rockwall, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	(469) 698-1000

Home health agencies serving Kaufman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	25 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	25 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	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Expedient Home Health Care	Rockwall, TX	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 772-5086
Angels Care Home Health	Royse City, TX	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 454-6001

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaufman. 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 Kaufman

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 31% of the $3,302 monthly median income of Kaufman 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 Kaufman: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kaufman?

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Kaufman (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (972) 932-7200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kaufman?

Medicare lists 75 certified agencies whose service area includes Kaufman ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ultimate Plus Home Care (5 of 5), Ultimate Home Health Care (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kaufman?

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 31% of the $3,302 monthly median income of Kaufman 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kaufman, TX