Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Wyldwood, 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 Wyldwood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Wyldwood, TX: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, about 18 mi away in a straight line, followed by St David's South Austin Medical Center (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 34 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Wyldwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Wyldwood compared with Bastrop County and Texas
| Census figure | Wyldwood | Bastrop County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 29% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.5% | 15% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 21% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,465 | $65,730 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wyldwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek, TX | 3.8 mi | 617 | 22% |
| Bastrop, TX | 9.6 mi | 1,625 | 35% |
| Hornsby Bend, TX | 10 mi | 804 | 44% |
| Camp Swift, TX | 12 mi | 915 | 39% |
| Circle D-KC Estates, TX | 14 mi | 347 | 24% |
| Manor, TX | 16 mi | 597 | 21% |
Hospitals near Wyldwood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Children's Medical Center | Austin, TX | 18 mi | not rated | (512) 324-0000 |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (512) 448-7107 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Austin, TX | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (512) 324-1000 |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (512) 476-7111 |
Home health agencies serving Wyldwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Austin, TX | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 634-1850 |
| Progressive Home Health Agency | Buda, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 312-5222 |
| Choice Austin Homecare | Austin, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 637-1550 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Austin, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 342-0331 |
| Home Therapy Austin | Austin, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 637-1550 |
| Ascension At Home | Kyle, TX | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 549-3490 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wyldwood. 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 Wyldwood
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 23% of the $4,372 monthly median income of Wyldwood 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 Wyldwood: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Wyldwood?
Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Wyldwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (512) 324-0000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Wyldwood?
Medicare lists 34 certified agencies whose service area includes Wyldwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5), Progressive Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Choice Austin Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Wyldwood?
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 23% of the $4,372 monthly median income of Wyldwood 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.
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