Post-Surgery Care in Potosi, TX: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

9.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Abilene)

0

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Taylor County)

717

residents 65 or older (17% of Potosi)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, about 9.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by North Runnels Hospital (30 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for Potosi ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.

Potosi compared with Taylor County and Texas

Census figure	Potosi	Taylor County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.0%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,583	$55,637	—

Older residents in towns around Potosi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Abilene, TX	8.8 mi	17,807	38%
Clyde, TX	12 mi	603	58%
Merkel, TX	21 mi	463	56%
Anson, TX	31 mi	594	51%
Coleman, TX	38 mi	1,014	50%
Cisco, TX	41 mi	793	42%

Hospitals near Potosi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hendrick Medical Center	Abilene, TX	9.4 mi	3 of 5	(325) 670-2000
North Runnels Hospital	Winters, TX	30 mi	not rated	(375) 754-4553
Anson General Hospital	Anson, TX	31 mi	not rated	(325) 823-3231
Coleman County Medical Center Company	Coleman, TX	38 mi	not rated	(325) 625-2135

Straight-line miles from the center of Potosi. 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 Potosi

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 14% of the $7,049 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Potosi?

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, about 9.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Potosi (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (325) 670-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Potosi?

Medicare’s file lists none for Potosi ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Potosi?

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 14% of the $7,049 monthly median income of Potosi 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Potosi, TX