Post-Surgery Home Care in Portales, NM

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Portales, NM: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portales)

5

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Roosevelt County)

1,462

residents 65 or older (12% of Portales)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Plains Regional Medical Center (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Portales. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Portales compared with Roosevelt County and New Mexico

Census figure	Portales	Roosevelt County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	48%	38%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	5.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	19%	13%

Older residents in towns around Portales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clovis, NM	20 mi	4,888	48%
Muleshoe, TX	36 mi	1,113	41%
Friona, TX	48 mi	875	36%
Littlefield, TX	61 mi	885	46%
Dimmitt, TX	65 mi	816	20%

Hospitals near Portales

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Roosevelt General Hospital	Portales, NM	1.1 mi	not rated	(575) 356-3412
Plains Regional Medical Center	Clovis, NM	18 mi	2 of 5	(575) 769-6332
Muleshoe Area Medical Center	Muleshoe, TX	35 mi	not rated	(806) 272-4524

Home health agencies serving Portales

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accent Care Health	Clovis, NM	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(575) 763-3311
Excelacare Home Health	Las Cruces, NM	230 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 226-4663
Excelacare Home Health	Clovis, NM	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 769-0049
Plains Regional Medical Center Home Health Care	Clovis, NM	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(575) 769-7399
Community Homecare	Clovis, NM	18 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(575) 769-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of Portales. 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 Portales

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Portales: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Portales?

Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Portales (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (575) 356-3412. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Portales?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Portales ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accent Care Health (5 of 5), Excelacare Home Health (4.5 of 5), Excelacare Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Portales?

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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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