Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sunray, 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 Sunray for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Sunray, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Memorial Hospital in Dumas, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Golden Plains Community Hospital (34 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 Sunray. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Sunray compared with Moore County and Texas
| Census figure | Sunray | Moore County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 36% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 4.9% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 20% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around Sunray
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus, TX | 10 mi | 184 | 32% |
| Dumas, TX | 13 mi | 1,881 | 38% |
| Borger, TX | 34 mi | 1,959 | 35% |
| Spearman, TX | 37 mi | 429 | 39% |
| Dalhart, TX | 39 mi | 1,001 | 36% |
| Guymon, OK | 50 mi | 1,010 | 31% |
Hospitals near Sunray
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | Dumas, TX | 12 mi | not rated | (806) 935-7171 |
| Golden Plains Community Hospital | Borger, TX | 34 mi | not rated | (806) 273-1100 |
| Hansford County Hospital | Spearman, TX | 37 mi | not rated | (806) 659-2535 |
Home health agencies serving Sunray
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadrunner Homecare | Clarendon, TX | 90 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (806) 874-0042 |
| Accentcare Health | Amarillo, TX | 57 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 352-3900 |
| Bsa Compassion Home Care | Amarillo, TX | 57 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 351-8522 |
| Excelacare Home Health | Amarillo, TX | 52 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 467-1156 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Amarillo, TX | 57 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 351-1700 |
| High Plains Senior Care, LLC | Amarillo, TX | 57 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (806) 355-1899 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sunray. 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 Sunray
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. 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 Sunray: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sunray?
Memorial Hospital in Dumas, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Sunray (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (806) 935-7171. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Sunray?
Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Sunray ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Roadrunner Homecare (5 of 5), Accentcare Health (4.5 of 5), Bsa Compassion Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Sunray?
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. 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.
More senior care near Sunray
Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Cactus, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Dumas, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Borger, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Spearman, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Dalhart, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Guymon, OK
- Post-Surgery Care in Panhandle, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Amarillo, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Bushland, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Pampa, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Perryton, TX
Other care in Sunray
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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