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

Local figures

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

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winnie)

25

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

33%

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

571

residents 65 or older (17% of Winnie)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bayside Community Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 25 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Winnie. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Winnie compared with Chambers County and Texas

Census figure	Winnie	Chambers County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	35%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.4%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,847	$70,897	—

Older residents in towns around Winnie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anahuac, TX	18 mi	392	62%
Beaumont, TX	23 mi	18,468	40%
Central Gardens, TX	25 mi	918	39%
Nederland, TX	25 mi	3,007	35%
Bolivar Peninsula, TX	25 mi	1,127	36%
Port Neches, TX	27 mi	2,377	34%

Hospitals near Winnie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riceland Medical Center	Winnie, TX	2.5 mi	not rated	(409) 296-6000
Bayside Community Hospital	Anahuac, TX	17 mi	not rated	(409) 267-3143
Baptist Beaumont Hospital	Beaumont, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	(409) 212-5000
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth	Beaumont, TX	24 mi	4 of 5	(409) 892-7171

Home health agencies serving Winnie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Ipr Healthcare Systems, Inc	Houston, TX	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 592-6776
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnie. 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 Winnie

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 18% of the $5,571 monthly median income of Winnie 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 Winnie: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Winnie?

Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Winnie (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (409) 296-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Winnie?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Winnie ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Choice Health At Home (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5), Baptist Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Winnie?

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 18% of the $5,571 monthly median income of Winnie 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 Winnie, TX