Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Meadows Place, TX
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Post-Surgery Care in Meadows Place, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Altus Houston Hospital, LP (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 227 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Meadows Place. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Meadows Place compared with Harris County and Texas
| Census figure | Meadows Place | Harris County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.9% | 14% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,984 | $58,641 | — |
Older residents in towns around Meadows Place
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford, TX | 2.2 mi | 1,870 | 37% |
| Four Corners, TX | 4.6 mi | 1,455 | 26% |
| Sugar Land, TX | 4.9 mi | 21,181 | 25% |
| Mission Bend, TX | 5.6 mi | 5,547 | 20% |
| Missouri City, TX | 6.8 mi | 13,050 | 27% |
| Bellaire, TX | 8.4 mi | 3,186 | 19% |
Hospitals near Meadows Place
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | 2.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (281) 637-7000 |
| Altus Houston Hospital, LP | Houston, TX | 3.3 mi | not rated | (713) 773-0556 |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | (281) 274-8000 |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | 5.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (281) 725-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Meadows Place
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Source Home Care Inc | Stafford, TX | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 242-4325 |
| Xtra-Care Home Health Inc | Houston, TX | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 270-1160 |
| St Clare Home Care, Inc. | Houston, TX | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 572-4663 |
| Ace Healthcare Services Inc | Missouri City, TX | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 978-6600 |
| Tawl Health Care Inc | Houston, TX | 6.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 777-9171 |
| Aging Gracefully Home Health | Richmond, TX | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (281) 925-7621 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Meadows Place. 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 Meadows Place
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 21% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Meadows Place 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 Meadows Place: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Meadows Place?
St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Meadows Place (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (281) 637-7000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Meadows Place?
Medicare lists 227 certified agencies whose service area includes Meadows Place ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Healing Source Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Xtra-Care Home Health Inc (5 of 5), St Clare Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Meadows Place?
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 21% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Meadows Place 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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