Sachse, Texas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sachse, 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 Sachse for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

4.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rowlett)
137
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sachse ZIP codes in their service area
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)
3,595
residents 65 or older (12% of Sachse)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe in Rowlett, about 4.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Methodist Richardson Medical Center (6.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 137 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sachse. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sachse compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figureSachseDallas CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability35%34%35%
Residents 65 or older12%12%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%26%25%
Households with no vehicle2.6%6.8%5.4%
Residents 85 or older0.7%1.2%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.5%12%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$77,975$58,211—

Older residents in towns around Sachse

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Murphy, TX3.7 mi2,38421%
Rowlett, TX4.1 mi9,02130%
Garland, TX5.0 mi31,08531%
Wylie, TX5.1 mi5,76331%
Parker, TX6.9 mi1,1839.7%
Richardson, TX7.5 mi15,39730%

Hospitals near Sachse

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake PointeRowlett, TX4.9 mi4 of 5(972) 412-2273
Methodist Richardson Medical CenterRichardson, TX6.3 mi4 of 5(469) 204-1000
Medical City PlanoPlano, TX10 mi3 of 5(972) 596-6800
Legent Surgical Hospital PlanoPlano, TX10 minot rated(972) 265-1050

Home health agencies serving Sachse

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Le Celeste Homecare IncGarland, TX6.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(214) 227-9444
Dependable Home Care IncGarland, TX7.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(214) 221-7900
Lucent Home Health LLCPlano, TX10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(972) 664-0945
North Texas Home Health Care IncPlano, TX11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 612-4800
Ultimate Plus Home CareMesquite, TX11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health CareMesquite, TX11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 240-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Sachse. 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 Sachse

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 16% of the $6,498 monthly median income of Sachse 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Sachse: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sachse?

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe in Rowlett, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Sachse (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (972) 412-2273. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sachse?

Medicare lists 137 certified agencies whose service area includes Sachse ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Le Celeste Homecare Inc (5 of 5), Dependable Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sachse?

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 16% of the $6,498 monthly median income of Sachse 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.

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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