Post-Surgery Home Care in Palestine, TX

Local figures

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

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palestine)

32

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Anderson County)

2,907

residents 65 or older (15% of Palestine)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital (26 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 32 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Palestine. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Palestine compared with Anderson County and Texas

Census figure	Palestine	Anderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	35%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,281	$54,710	—

Older residents in towns around Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	1,988	30%
Shadybrook, TX	28 mi	540	40%
Rusk, TX	29 mi	676	38%
Fairfield, TX	31 mi	631	44%
Crockett, TX	32 mi	1,281	32%
Athens, TX	33 mi	2,563	47%

Hospitals near Palestine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palestine Regional Medical Center	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	(903) 731-1000
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital	Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	not rated	(903) 541-5000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville	Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	not rated	(903) 541-4500
Freestone Medical Center	Fairfield, TX	30 mi	not rated	(903) 389-1612

Home health agencies serving Palestine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	92 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555

Straight-line miles from the center of Palestine. 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 Palestine

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 27% of the $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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 Palestine: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Palestine?

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Palestine (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (903) 731-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Palestine?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes Palestine ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include New Vision Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5), Choice Homecare (4.5 of 5), Home Care Network (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Palestine?

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 27% of the $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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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