Post-Surgery Home Care in Madisonville, TX

Local figures

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

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Madisonville)

15

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

892

residents 65 or older (20% of Madisonville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Madison St Joseph Health Center in Madisonville, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Huntsville Memorial Hospital (29 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Madisonville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Madisonville compared with Madison County and Texas

Census figure	Madisonville	Madison County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	35%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,063	$53,693	—

Older residents in towns around Madisonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huntsville, TX	27 mi	5,567	34%
College Station, TX	34 mi	9,017	27%
Bryan, TX	34 mi	10,833	39%
Crockett, TX	37 mi	1,281	32%
Navasota, TX	41 mi	1,359	37%
Hearne, TX	41 mi	802	36%

Hospitals near Madisonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madison St Joseph Health Center	Madisonville, TX	0.1 mi	not rated	(936) 348-2631
Huntsville Memorial Hospital	Huntsville, TX	29 mi	2 of 5	(936) 291-3411
Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital	Bryan, TX	33 mi	2 of 5	(979) 776-3912
Physicians Centre,The	Bryan, TX	33 mi	not rated	(979) 731-3100

Home health agencies serving Madisonville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	107 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Stat Home Health Houston LLC	Huntsville, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 291-1979
A Nurses Touch Home Health	Bryan, TX	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 693-3208

Straight-line miles from the center of Madisonville. 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 Madisonville

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 19% of the $5,422 monthly median income of Madisonville 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 Madisonville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Madisonville?

Madison St Joseph Health Center in Madisonville, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Madisonville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (936) 348-2631. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Madisonville?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Madisonville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Doctor's Choice Home Care (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of College Station (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Madisonville?

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 19% of the $5,422 monthly median income of Madisonville 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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