Post-Surgery Care in Liberty, TX: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Liberty)

46

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Liberty ZIP codes in their service area

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Liberty County)

1,434

residents 65 or older (17% of Liberty)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center in Liberty, about 4.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 46 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Liberty. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Liberty compared with Liberty County and Texas

Census figure	Liberty	Liberty County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	43%	35%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,270	$44,788	—

Older residents in towns around Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dayton, TX	9.0 mi	1,274	35%
Mont Belvieu, TX	14 mi	954	26%
Crosby, TX	18 mi	206	25%
Barrett, TX	20 mi	381	64%
Anahuac, TX	20 mi	392	62%
Beach City, TX	21 mi	722	5.4%

Hospitals near Liberty

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center	Liberty, TX	4.9 mi	not rated	(936) 336-7316
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital	Baytown, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	(281) 420-8600
Baytown Medical Center LP	Baytown, TX	22 mi	not rated	(281) 837-7600
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood	Kingwood, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	(281) 359-7500

Home health agencies serving Liberty

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 539-9846
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Total Home Care Inc	Houston, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 647-7036
Ipr Healthcare Systems, Inc	Houston, TX	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 592-6776
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	179 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Liberty. 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 Liberty

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 28% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Liberty 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Liberty: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Liberty?

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center in Liberty, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Liberty (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (936) 336-7316. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Liberty?

Medicare lists 46 certified agencies whose service area includes Liberty ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Liberty?

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 28% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Liberty 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Liberty, TX