Mount Pleasant, Texas

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mount Pleasant, TX: the local picture

1.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)
35
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mount Pleasant ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Titus County)
1,828
residents 65 or older (11% of Mount Pleasant)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 35 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mount Pleasant. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mount Pleasant compared with Titus County and Texas

Census figureMount PleasantTitus CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability38%41%35%
Residents 65 or older11%15%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%23%25%
Households with no vehicle7.0%4.8%5.4%
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.6%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,188$51,604—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Pittsburg, TX11 mi42842%
Mount Vernon, TX15 mi28754%
Daingerfield, TX17 mi45639%
Winnsboro, TX23 mi63340%
Gilmer, TX29 mi88645%
Clarksville, TX32 mi85444%

Hospitals near Mount Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Titus Regional Medical CenterMount Pleasant, TX1.1 mi3 of 5(903) 577-6000
UT Health East Texas Pittsburg HospitalPittsburg, TX14 mi3 of 5(903) 946-5000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- WinnsboroWinnsboro, TX24 minot rated(903) 342-5227
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur SpringsSulphur Springs, TX36 mi4 of 5(903) 885-7671

Home health agencies serving Mount Pleasant

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthMount Pleasant, TX1.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 572-8751
Elara CaringMount Vernon, TX14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(903) 537-2445
Country Home CareClarksville, TX32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 427-8366
Traditions HealthLongview, TX43 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 663-2331
Lifecare Health ServicesLongview, TX45 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 297-9300
Choice Homecare Of The PinesLongview, TX47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(903) 236-8880

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant

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 $3,932 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mount Pleasant?

Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Mount Pleasant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 577-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mount Pleasant?

Medicare lists 35 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Pleasant ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Country Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mount Pleasant?

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 $3,932 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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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