Post-Surgery Home Care in New Braunfels, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Braunfels, TX: the local picture

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Braunfels)

83

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Comal County)

15,611

residents 65 or older (15% of New Braunfels)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 83 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Braunfels. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Braunfels compared with Comal County and Texas

Census figure	New Braunfels	Comal County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	2.2%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,081	$75,898	—

Older residents in towns around New Braunfels

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cibolo, TX	11 mi	3,694	38%
Garden Ridge, TX	11 mi	980	31%
Seguin, TX	12 mi	5,707	38%
Schertz, TX	12 mi	5,992	34%
Selma, TX	14 mi	1,060	23%
Redwood, TX	15 mi	342	18%

Hospitals near New Braunfels

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Resolute Health Hospital	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	4 of 5	(469) 839-6778
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center	Seguin, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	(830) 379-2411
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos	San Marcos, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	(512) 753-3511
South Texas Spine And Surgical Hospital	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	not rated	(210) 404-0800

Home health agencies serving New Braunfels

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Soar Home Care LLC	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 214-6806
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 900-3640
Methodist Healthcare At Home	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 248-3081
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111

Straight-line miles from the center of New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Braunfels?

Resolute Health Hospital in New Braunfels, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of New Braunfels (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (469) 839-6778. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Braunfels?

Medicare lists 83 certified agencies whose service area includes New Braunfels ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Soar Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in New Braunfels?

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of New Braunfels 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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