Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lakehills, 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 Lakehills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Lakehills, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bandera Family Hospital in San Antonio, about 19 mi away in a straight line, followed by Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 52 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lakehills. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Lakehills compared with Bandera County and Texas
| Census figure | Lakehills | Bandera County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 41% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 30% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 26% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.8% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,104 | $61,821 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lakehills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helotes, TX | 16 mi | 1,789 | 24% |
| Cross Mountain, TX | 17 mi | 452 | 45% |
| Boerne, TX | 17 mi | 3,516 | 40% |
| Scenic Oaks, TX | 17 mi | 1,736 | 34% |
| Castroville, TX | 19 mi | 698 | 46% |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 20 mi | 2,385 | 26% |
Hospitals near Lakehills
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera Family Hospital | San Antonio, TX | 19 mi | not rated | (210) 332-1730 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center | San Antonio, TX | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | (210) 703-8211 |
| Westover Hills Baptist Hospital | San Antonio, TX | 21 mi | not rated | (726) 266-8100 |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 22 mi | not rated | (210) 478-5400 |
Home health agencies serving Lakehills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | San Antonio, TX | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (210) 342-9922 |
| Alpine Care Home Health | San Antonio, TX | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 832-8031 |
| Prime Home Health, LLC | San Antonio, TX | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 251-4973 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | San Antonio, TX | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (210) 349-7355 |
| Capitol Home Health | San Antonio, TX | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 538-9090 |
| S. A. Nurses Home Health Agency | San Antonio, TX | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 798-2199 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lakehills. 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 Lakehills
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 12% of the $8,342 monthly median income of Lakehills 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 Lakehills: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lakehills?
Bandera Family Hospital in San Antonio, about 19 mi in a straight line from the center of Lakehills (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (210) 332-1730. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Lakehills?
Medicare lists 52 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakehills ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Alpine Care Home Health (4.5 of 5), Prime Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Lakehills?
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 12% of the $8,342 monthly median income of Lakehills 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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