Post-Surgery Home Care in West Livingston, TX

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Livingston, TX: the local picture

7.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Livingston)

0

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Polk County)

987

residents 65 or older (12% of West Livingston)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston in Livingston, about 7.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for West Livingston ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.

West Livingston compared with Polk County and Texas

Census figure	West Livingston	Polk County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.8%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,213	$47,857	—

Older residents in towns around West Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Livingston, TX	4.9 mi	1,105	40%
Onalaska, TX	10 mi	540	49%
Cleveland, TX	25 mi	1,129	43%
Huntsville, TX	32 mi	5,567	34%
Willis, TX	33 mi	947	29%
Panorama Village, TX	36 mi	743	32%

Hospitals near West Livingston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston	Livingston, TX	7.4 mi	4 of 5	(936) 327-4381
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity	Trinity, TX	25 mi	not rated	(936) 744-1256
Huntsville Memorial Hospital	Huntsville, TX	34 mi	2 of 5	(936) 291-3411
Tyler County Hospital	Woodville, TX	36 mi	not rated	(409) 283-8141

Straight-line miles from the center of West Livingston. 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 West Livingston

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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 West Livingston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Livingston?

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston in Livingston, about 7.4 mi in a straight line from the center of West Livingston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (936) 327-4381. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Livingston?

Medicare’s file lists none for West Livingston ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does post-surgery care cost in West Livingston?

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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 West Livingston, TX