Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Ranger, 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 Ranger for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Ranger, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, about 9.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Stephens Memorial Hospital (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Ranger. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Ranger compared with Eastland County and Texas
| Census figure | Ranger | Eastland County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 39% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 22% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 56% | 31% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 13% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $24,964 | $41,321 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ranger
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland, TX | 9.5 mi | 626 | 35% |
| Cisco, TX | 19 mi | 793 | 42% |
| Breckenridge, TX | 24 mi | 676 | 40% |
| De Leon, TX | 26 mi | 455 | 64% |
| Stephenville, TX | 32 mi | 2,413 | 36% |
| Dublin, TX | 33 mi | 510 | 37% |
Hospitals near Ranger
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Memorial Hospital | Eastland, TX | 9.1 mi | not rated | (254) 631-5342 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Breckenridge, TX | 24 mi | not rated | (254) 559-2241 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill | Stephenville, TX | 32 mi | 4 of 5 | (254) 965-1500 |
| Comanche County Medical Center | Comanche, TX | 39 mi | 3 of 5 | (254) 879-4900 |
Home health agencies serving Ranger
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Eastland, TX | 9.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (254) 629-1268 |
| Elara Caring | Brownwood, TX | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (325) 643-4999 |
| Kinder Hearts Home Health | Abilene, TX | 63 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 672-6135 |
| Renew Home Health | Abilene, TX | 64 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 692-9100 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Abilene, TX | 64 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (325) 695-3888 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | 128 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (325) 655-5099 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ranger. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Ranger
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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Ranger: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Ranger?
Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, about 9.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Ranger (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (254) 631-5342. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Ranger?
Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Ranger ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Kinder Hearts Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Ranger?
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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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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