Kingsland, Texas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kingsland, 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 Kingsland for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

9.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Llano)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kingsland ZIP codes in their service area
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Llano County)
2,058
residents 65 or older (28% of Kingsland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, about 9.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kingsland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kingsland compared with Llano County and Texas

Census figureKingslandLlano CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability41%33%35%
Residents 65 or older28%37%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone39%26%25%
Households with no vehicle4.4%4.2%5.4%
Residents 85 or older4.4%4.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.2%7.2%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,153$59,781—

Older residents in towns around Kingsland

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Granite Shoals, TX7.4 mi1,03129%
Horseshoe Bay, TX9.7 mi2,33824%
Marble Falls, TX13 mi1,31538%
Burnet, TX14 mi1,32423%
Llano, TX14 mi92732%
Briarcliff, TX30 mi54418%

Hospitals near Kingsland

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mid Coast Medical Center - CentralLlano, TX9.9 minot rated(325) 247-5040
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX12 mi4 of 5(254) 215-9791
Ascension Seton Highland LakesBurnet, TX14 mi5 of 5(512) 715-3000
Adventhealth Rollins BrookLampasas, TX32 mi4 of 5(512) 556-3682

Home health agencies serving Kingsland

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ascension At HomeBurnet, TX14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 756-7511
Choice Austin HomecareAustin, TX47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 637-1550
Home Therapy AustinAustin, TX47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 637-1550
Elara CaringRound Rock, TX47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 733-1515
Accentcare Home Health Of Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(830) 798-8272
Capitol Home HealthAustin, TX46 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 467-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingsland. 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 Kingsland

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 32% of the $3,179 monthly median income of Kingsland 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Kingsland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kingsland?

Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, about 9.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Kingsland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (325) 247-5040. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kingsland?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Kingsland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Choice Austin Homecare (4.5 of 5), Home Therapy Austin (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kingsland?

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 32% of the $3,179 monthly median income of Kingsland 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.

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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