Llano, Texas

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

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Local figures

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

4.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Llano)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Llano ZIP codes in their service area
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Llano County)
927
residents 65 or older (27% of Llano)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, about 4.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Llano. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Llano compared with Llano County and Texas

Census figureLlanoLlano CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability32%33%35%
Residents 65 or older27%37%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%26%25%
Households with no vehicle4.2%4.2%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.7%4.4%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%7.2%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,036$59,781—

Older residents in towns around Llano

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Kingsland, TX14 mi2,05841%
Granite Shoals, TX22 mi1,03129%
Horseshoe Bay, TX23 mi2,33824%
Burnet, TX26 mi1,32423%
Marble Falls, TX27 mi1,31538%
San Saba, TX31 mi52547%

Hospitals near Llano

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mid Coast Medical Center - CentralLlano, TX4.6 minot rated(325) 247-5040
Ascension Seton Highland LakesBurnet, TX25 mi5 of 5(512) 715-3000
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX27 mi4 of 5(254) 215-9791
Hill Country Memorial HospitalFredericksburg, TX35 mi4 of 5(830) 997-4353

Home health agencies serving Llano

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ascension At HomeBurnet, TX25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 756-7511
Elara CaringRound Rock, TX62 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 733-1515
Accentcare Home Health Of Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(830) 798-8272
Genesis Health At Home LLCAustin, TX54 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(512) 516-3466
Capitol Home HealthAustin, TX60 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(512) 467-6900
Choice Health At HomeMarble Falls, TX27 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(830) 637-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Llano. 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 Llano

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 25% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Llano 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 Llano: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Llano?

Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, about 4.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Llano (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (325) 247-5040. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Llano?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Llano ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Marble Falls (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Llano?

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 25% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Llano 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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