Post-Surgery Home Care in Stephenville, TX

Local figures

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

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stephenville)

14

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Erath County)

2,413

residents 65 or older (11% of Stephenville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill in Stephenville, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Glen Rose Medical Center (27 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Stephenville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Stephenville compared with Erath County and Texas

Census figure	Stephenville	Erath County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	35%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	33%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,545	$46,136	—

Older residents in towns around Stephenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dublin, TX	11 mi	510	37%
De Leon, TX	20 mi	455	64%
Glen Rose, TX	28 mi	622	23%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	29 mi	425	38%
Granbury, TX	30 mi	3,632	34%
Comanche, TX	31 mi	800	34%

Hospitals near Stephenville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill	Stephenville, TX	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(254) 965-1500
Glen Rose Medical Center	Glen Rose, TX	27 mi	not rated	(254) 897-2215
Lake Granbury Medical Center	Granbury, TX	30 mi	3 of 5	(817) 573-2683
Comanche County Medical Center	Comanche, TX	31 mi	3 of 5	(254) 879-4900

Home health agencies serving Stephenville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Magnolia Home Health	Granbury, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 573-7474
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Cms-Kinder Hearts Home Health	Early, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 646-4900
Elara Caring	Brownwood, TX	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(325) 643-4999
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	92 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	101 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Stephenville. 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 Stephenville

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 32% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Stephenville 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 Stephenville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Stephenville?

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill in Stephenville, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Stephenville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (254) 965-1500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Stephenville?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Stephenville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Magnolia Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Cms-Kinder Hearts Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Stephenville?

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 32% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Stephenville 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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