Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kermit, 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 Kermit for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kermit, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Winkler County Memorial Hospital in Kermit, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ward Memorial Hospital (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kermit. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kermit compared with Winkler County and Texas
| Census figure | Kermit | Winkler County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 19% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,391 | $50,761 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kermit
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans, TX | 14 mi | 754 | 27% |
| West Odessa, TX | 35 mi | 3,274 | 29% |
| Eunice, NM | 40 mi | 385 | 58% |
| Town of Pecos, TX | 41 mi | 1,363 | 45% |
| Odessa, TX | 44 mi | 11,642 | 42% |
| Andrews, TX | 45 mi | 1,287 | 35% |
Hospitals near Kermit
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County Memorial Hospital | Kermit, TX | 0.1 mi | not rated | (432) 586-5865 |
| Ward Memorial Hospital | Monahans, TX | 22 mi | not rated | (432) 943-2511 |
Home health agencies serving Kermit
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas | Odessa, TX | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (432) 550-1700 |
| St Josephs Home Health Inc | Midland, TX | 61 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (432) 684-5858 |
| Accentcare Health | Odessa, TX | 61 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (432) 550-1700 |
| Nursex Home Health Services LLC | Odessa, TX | 43 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (432) 550-0268 |
| Excelacare Home Health | Lubbock, TX | 135 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 791-0042 |
| Accentcare Health | Lubbock, TX | 136 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (806) 791-2100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kermit. 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 Kermit
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 22% of the $4,616 monthly median income of Kermit 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 Kermit: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kermit?
Winkler County Memorial Hospital in Kermit, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Kermit (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (432) 586-5865. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kermit?
Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Kermit ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas (4.5 of 5), St Josephs Home Health Inc (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kermit?
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 22% of the $4,616 monthly median income of Kermit 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Monahans, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in West Odessa, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Eunice, NM
- Post-Surgery Care in Town of Pecos, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Odessa, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Andrews, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Crane, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Midland, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Hobbs, NM
- Post-Surgery Care in North Hobbs, NM
- Post-Surgery Care in Seminole, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Fort Stockton, TX
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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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