Post-Surgery Home Care in Monahans, TX

Local figures

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

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monahans)

12

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Ward County)

754

residents 65 or older (10% of Monahans)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Winkler County Memorial Hospital (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Monahans. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Monahans compared with Ward County and Texas

Census figure	Monahans	Ward County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	9.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,181	$46,003	—

Older residents in towns around Monahans

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kermit, TX	14 mi	757	31%
Town of Pecos, TX	32 mi	1,363	45%
West Odessa, TX	37 mi	3,274	29%
Odessa, TX	46 mi	11,642	42%
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	5.2%
Fort Stockton, TX	54 mi	1,103	49%

Hospitals near Monahans

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ward Memorial Hospital	Monahans, TX	12 mi	not rated	(432) 943-2511
Winkler County Memorial Hospital	Kermit, TX	14 mi	not rated	(432) 586-5865
Reeves Regional Health	Pecos, TX	33 mi	2 of 5	(432) 447-3551

Home health agencies serving Monahans

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	146 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042

Straight-line miles from the center of Monahans. 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 Monahans

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 26% of the $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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 Monahans: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Monahans?

Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Monahans (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (432) 943-2511. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Monahans?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Monahans ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Midland Health At Home (5 of 5), Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas (4.5 of 5), St Josephs Home Health Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Monahans?

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 26% of the $3,848 monthly median income of Monahans 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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