Post-Surgery Home Care in Woodville, TX

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woodville)

37

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Tyler County)

585

residents 65 or older (21% of Woodville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital (26 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 37 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Woodville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Woodville compared with Tyler County and Texas

Census figure	Woodville	Tyler County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	47%	35%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,197	$44,625	—

Older residents in towns around Woodville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jasper, TX	27 mi	1,579	43%
Livingston, TX	31 mi	1,105	40%
Silsbee, TX	33 mi	1,432	37%
Diboll, TX	36 mi	924	43%
West Livingston, TX	36 mi	987	52%
Huntington, TX	36 mi	622	68%

Hospitals near Woodville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tyler County Hospital	Woodville, TX	0.4 mi	not rated	(409) 283-8141
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital	Jasper, TX	26 mi	4 of 5	(409) 384-5461
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston	Livingston, TX	29 mi	4 of 5	(936) 327-4381
Altus Lumberton Hospital	Lumberton, TX	36 mi	not rated	(409) 227-0520

Home health agencies serving Woodville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodville. 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 Woodville

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 48% of the $2,100 monthly median income of Woodville 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 Woodville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Woodville?

Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Woodville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (409) 283-8141. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Woodville?

Medicare lists 37 certified agencies whose service area includes Woodville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Choice Health At Home (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Doctor's Choice Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Woodville?

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 48% of the $2,100 monthly median income of Woodville 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 Woodville, TX