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

Local figures

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

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bellville)

50

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Austin County)

1,341

residents 65 or older (19% of Sealy)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by Rice Medical Center (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 50 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sealy. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sealy compared with Austin County and Texas

Census figure	Sealy	Austin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	2.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,386	$56,168	—

Older residents in towns around Sealy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookshire, TX	13 mi	336	28%
Bellville, TX	14 mi	1,025	42%
Weston Lakes, TX	16 mi	1,150	22%
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	32%
Fulshear, TX	17 mi	2,785	15%
East Bernard, TX	18 mi	445	48%

Hospitals near Sealy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	15 mi	not rated	(979) 865-3141
Rice Medical Center	Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	not rated	(979) 234-5571
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital	Katy, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	(281) 392-1111
Columbus Community Hospital	Columbus, TX	24 mi	2 of 5	(979) 732-2371

Home health agencies serving Sealy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Clare Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 572-4663
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Houston	Richmond, TX	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(832) 774-3000
Living Hope Home Health - West	Stafford, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 499-5901
Phoenix Family Healthcare Inc.	Houston, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 525-6020
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Accentcare Home Health Of Denton	Denton, TX	240 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 891-1161

Straight-line miles from the center of Sealy. 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 Sealy

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sealy?

Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of Sealy (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (979) 865-3141. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sealy?

Medicare lists 50 certified agencies whose service area includes Sealy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Clare Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Houston (4.5 of 5), Living Hope Home Health - West (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sealy?

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy, TX