Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in McLendon-Chisholm, 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 McLendon-Chisholm for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in McLendon-Chisholm, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall in Rockwall, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe (9.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 124 certified home health agencies whose service area includes McLendon-Chisholm. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
McLendon-Chisholm compared with Rockwall County and Texas
| Census figure | McLendon-Chisholm | Rockwall County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 28% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.0% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.7% | 21% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 5.2% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $85,833 | $82,527 | — |
Older residents in towns around McLendon-Chisholm
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath, TX | 4.2 mi | 1,752 | 26% |
| Rockwall, TX | 5.6 mi | 8,082 | 30% |
| Travis Ranch, TX | 6.0 mi | 525 | 29% |
| Fate, TX | 7.1 mi | 1,504 | 24% |
| Forney, TX | 8.1 mi | 2,553 | 34% |
| Royse City, TX | 9.9 mi | 1,817 | 24% |
Hospitals near McLendon-Chisholm
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | 2.9 mi | 5 of 5 | (469) 698-1000 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe | Rowlett, TX | 9.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (972) 412-2273 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, TX | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | (972) 892-3000 |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite, TX | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (214) 320-7000 |
Home health agencies serving McLendon-Chisholm
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Care Inc | Garland, TX | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 221-7900 |
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-5300 |
| Ultimate Home Health Care | Mesquite, TX | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-4700 |
| Lucent Home Health LLC | Plano, TX | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (972) 664-0945 |
| New Vision Home Health Services Inc | Desoto, TX | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 227-3000 |
| A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC | Irving, TX | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 591-0110 |
Straight-line miles from the center of McLendon-Chisholm. 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 McLendon-Chisholm
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 14% of the $7,153 monthly median income of McLendon-Chisholm 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 McLendon-Chisholm: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to McLendon-Chisholm?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall in Rockwall, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of McLendon-Chisholm (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (469) 698-1000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve McLendon-Chisholm?
Medicare lists 124 certified agencies whose service area includes McLendon-Chisholm ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dependable Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Ultimate Plus Home Care (5 of 5), Ultimate Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in McLendon-Chisholm?
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 14% of the $7,153 monthly median income of McLendon-Chisholm 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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