Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kennedale, 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 Kennedale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kennedale, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Usmd Hospital At Arlington L P in Arlington, about 3.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Medical City Arlington (5.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 80 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kennedale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kennedale compared with Tarrant County and Texas
| Census figure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 32% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.3% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,439 | $63,028 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kennedale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill, TX | 3.1 mi | 2,023 | 44% |
| Everman, TX | 4.0 mi | 881 | 57% |
| Rendon, TX | 4.6 mi | 2,273 | 30% |
| Arlington, TX | 6.7 mi | 47,611 | 32% |
| Edgecliff Village, TX | 7.2 mi | 768 | 30% |
| Mansfield, TX | 7.6 mi | 8,754 | 38% |
Hospitals near Kennedale
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usmd Hospital At Arlington L P | Arlington, TX | 3.4 mi | not rated | (817) 472-3400 |
| Medical City Arlington | Arlington, TX | 5.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (817) 465-3241 |
| Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi | Arlington, TX | 5.9 mi | not rated | (817) 583-7100 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | 6.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (682) 622-2059 |
Home health agencies serving Kennedale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Care Professional Home Health Inc | Arlington, TX | 3.5 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 | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 633-3152 |
| Medicall Home Health Services, LLC | Keller, TX | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 380-1735 |
| Ultimate Home Health Care | Mesquite, TX | 36 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 | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (972) 664-0945 |
| Reliant At Home | Fort Worth, TX | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (817) 332-0400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kennedale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Kennedale
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 23% of the $4,370 monthly median income of Kennedale 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Kennedale: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kennedale?
Usmd Hospital At Arlington L P in Arlington, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Kennedale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (817) 472-3400. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kennedale?
Medicare lists 80 certified agencies whose service area includes Kennedale 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), Medicall Home Health Services, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kennedale?
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 23% of the $4,370 monthly median income of Kennedale 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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