Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Travis Ranch, 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 Travis Ranch for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Travis Ranch, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, about 4.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (7.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 223 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Travis Ranch. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Travis Ranch compared with Kaufman County and Texas
| Census figure | Travis Ranch | Kaufman County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 5.8% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 17% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,156 | $59,158 | — |
Older residents in towns around Travis Ranch
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath, TX | 3.7 mi | 1,752 | 26% |
| Forney, TX | 4.3 mi | 2,553 | 34% |
| Sunnyvale, TX | 4.7 mi | 1,550 | 34% |
| McLendon-Chisholm, TX | 6.0 mi | 318 | 38% |
| Mesquite, TX | 6.8 mi | 16,867 | 34% |
| Rockwall, TX | 8.4 mi | 8,082 | 30% |
Hospitals near Travis Ranch
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, TX | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (972) 892-3000 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | 7.1 mi | 5 of 5 | (469) 698-1000 |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | Mesquite, TX | 7.9 mi | 3 of 5 | (214) 320-7000 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe | Rowlett, TX | 8.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (972) 412-2273 |
Home health agencies serving Travis Ranch
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Care Inc | Garland, TX | 8.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (214) 221-7900 |
| Ultimate Plus Home Care | Mesquite, TX | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-5300 |
| Ultimate Home Health Care | Mesquite, TX | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 240-4700 |
| Lucent Home Health LLC | Plano, TX | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (972) 664-0945 |
| New Vision Home Health Services Inc | Desoto, TX | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (972) 227-3000 |
| Jeevan Home Health Care Inc | Carrollton, TX | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (469) 458-2201 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Travis Ranch. 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 Travis Ranch
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 20% of the $5,013 monthly median income of Travis Ranch 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.
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 Travis Ranch: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Travis Ranch?
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Travis Ranch (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (972) 892-3000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Travis Ranch?
Medicare lists 223 certified agencies whose service area includes Travis Ranch ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dependable Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Ultimate Plus Home Care (5 of 5), Ultimate Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Travis Ranch?
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 20% of the $5,013 monthly median income of Travis Ranch 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
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- Post-Surgery Care in Mesquite, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Rockwall, TX
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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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