Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kilgore, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Longview Regional Medical Center (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 29 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kilgore. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kilgore compared with Gregg County and Texas
| Census figure | Kilgore | Gregg County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 36% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 16% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.9% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,341 | $52,858 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kilgore
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty City, TX | 6.2 mi | 688 | 45% |
| White Oak, TX | 9.2 mi | 753 | 47% |
| Longview, TX | 10 mi | 13,805 | 35% |
| Gladewater, TX | 11 mi | 942 | 36% |
| Lake Cherokee, TX | 13 mi | 1,114 | 27% |
| Henderson, TX | 17 mi | 2,190 | 44% |
Hospitals near Kilgore
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | Longview, TX | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (903) 927-6712 |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview, TX | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | (903) 758-1818 |
| UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital | Henderson, TX | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | (903) 657-7541 |
| University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler | Tyler, TX | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | (903) 877-7777 |
Home health agencies serving Kilgore
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifecare Health Services | Longview, TX | 9.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 297-9300 |
| Choice Homecare Of The Pines | Longview, TX | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 236-8880 |
| Traditions Health | Longview, TX | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 663-2331 |
| Reliant At Home | Tyler, TX | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (903) 509-3374 |
| Paradigm Homecare | Tyler, TX | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (903) 581-1223 |
| Elara Caring | Mount Vernon, TX | 57 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (903) 537-2445 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kilgore. 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 Kilgore
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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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 Kilgore: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kilgore?
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Kilgore (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 927-6712. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kilgore?
Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes Kilgore ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lifecare Health Services (4.5 of 5), Choice Homecare Of The Pines (4.5 of 5), Traditions Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kilgore?
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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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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