Seagraves, Texas

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

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Local figures

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

16 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Denver City)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Seagraves ZIP codes in their service area
50%
of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Gaines County)
315
residents 65 or older (12% of Seagraves)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City, about 16 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memorial Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Seagraves. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Seagraves compared with Gaines County and Texas

Census figureSeagravesGaines CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability50%48%35%
Residents 65 or older12%9.7%13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone43%31%25%
Households with no vehicle9.5%5.6%5.4%
Residents 85 or older3.4%0.8%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)19%9.5%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$16,628$29,942—

Older residents in towns around Seagraves

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Denver City, TX16 mi57413%
Seminole, TX16 mi1,04747%
Brownfield, TX23 mi1,42937%
North Hobbs, NM34 mi66528%
Hobbs, NM38 mi4,78643%
Lamesa, TX38 mi1,34539%

Hospitals near Seagraves

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Yoakum County HospitalDenver City, TX16 minot rated(806) 592-2121
Memorial HospitalSeminole, TX17 minot rated(432) 758-5811
Brownfield Regional Medical CenterBrownfield, TX23 minot rated(806) 637-8252
Covenant Health Hobbs HospitalHobbs, NM37 mi3 of 5(575) 492-5000

Home health agencies serving Seagraves

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Cuidado Casero Home Health LubbockLubbock, TX60 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 785-7903
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLCLubbock, TX54 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 203-8200
Compassion Home Health CareLubbock, TX56 mi4.5 of 5—(806) 712-1110
Calvert Home Health Care LtdCrosbyton, TX92 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 675-7321
Calvert Home Health Care, LLCLubbock, TX56 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 747-8972
Excelacare Home HealthLubbock, TX56 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 791-0042

Straight-line miles from the center of Seagraves. 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 Seagraves

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 73% of the $1,386 monthly median income of Seagraves 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 Seagraves: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Seagraves?

Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of Seagraves (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (806) 592-2121. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Seagraves?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Seagraves ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock (5 of 5), Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC (4.5 of 5), Compassion Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Seagraves?

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 73% of the $1,386 monthly median income of Seagraves 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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