Post-Surgery Care in Amory, MS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Amory, MS: the local picture

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Amory)

2

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Monroe County)

1,311

residents 65 or older (20% of Amory)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory in Amory, about 0.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Monroe Regional Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Amory. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Amory compared with Monroe County and Mississippi

Census figure	Amory	Monroe County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	41%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.2%	6.3%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	15%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,422	$35,150	—

Older residents in towns around Amory

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aberdeen, MS	11 mi	1,401	31%
Verona, MS	20 mi	263	52%
Fulton, MS	20 mi	889	29%
Tupelo, MS	25 mi	6,418	33%
West Point, MS	28 mi	1,985	25%
Saltillo, MS	30 mi	786	23%

Hospitals near Amory

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory	Amory, MS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(662) 256-7111
Monroe Regional Hospital	Aberdeen, MS	11 mi	not rated	(662) 369-2455
North Mississippi Medical Center	Tupelo, MS	23 mi	2 of 5	(662) 377-6608
Clay County Medical Corporation	West Point, MS	28 mi	3 of 5	(662) 495-2300

Home health agencies serving Amory

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbus, MS	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(662) 327-9669
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha	Tupelo, MS	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 377-2499

Straight-line miles from the center of Amory. 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 Amory

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Amory households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Amory: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Amory?

North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory in Amory, about 0.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Amory (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 256-7111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Amory?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Amory ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Amory?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Amory households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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