Post-Surgery Home Care in Andalusia, AL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Andalusia, AL: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Andalusia)

8

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Covington County)

1,800

residents 65 or older (21% of Andalusia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Andalusia Health in Andalusia, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mizell Memorial Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Andalusia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Andalusia compared with Covington County and Alabama

Census figure	Andalusia	Covington County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	38%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.2%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,293	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Andalusia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Opp, AL	13 mi	1,630	42%
Elba, AL	25 mi	975	37%
Evergreen, AL	31 mi	597	37%
Luverne, AL	31 mi	588	49%
East Brewton, AL	37 mi	298	51%
Enterprise, AL	37 mi	4,414	42%

Hospitals near Andalusia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Andalusia Health	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(334) 222-8466
Mizell Memorial Hospital	Opp, AL	13 mi	1 of 5	(334) 493-3541
Evergreen Medical Center	Evergreen, AL	28 mi	3 of 5	(251) 578-2480
Crenshaw Community Hospital	Luverne, AL	30 mi	not rated	(334) 335-3374

Home health agencies serving Andalusia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 222-2172
Adoration Home Health	Greenville, AL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(334) 382-2042
Amedisys Home Health Of Brewton	Brewton, AL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 809-1717
Lhc Homecare Of South Alabama	Opp, AL	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 493-2087
D W Mcmillan Home Health	Brewton, AL	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 867-5054
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758

Straight-line miles from the center of Andalusia. 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 Andalusia

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Andalusia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Andalusia?

Andalusia Health in Andalusia, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Andalusia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (334) 222-8466. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Andalusia?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Andalusia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Brewton (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Andalusia?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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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