Post-Surgery Home Care in Arkadelphia, AR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Arkadelphia, AR: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arkadelphia)

8

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Clark County)

1,301

residents 65 or older (13% of Arkadelphia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County (21 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 Arkadelphia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Arkadelphia compared with Clark County and Arkansas

Census figure	Arkadelphia	Clark County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	45%	40%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,702	$47,593	—

Older residents in towns around Arkadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Malvern, AR	22 mi	2,034	43%
Rockwell, AR	24 mi	864	29%
Hot Springs, AR	25 mi	9,396	41%
Piney, AR	26 mi	735	28%
Prescott, AR	29 mi	488	15%
Haskell, AR	36 mi	537	39%

Hospitals near Arkadelphia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia	Arkadelphia, AR	0.8 mi	not rated	(870) 245-2622
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County	Malvern, AR	21 mi	not rated	(501) 332-1000
National Park Medical Center	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	2 of 5	(501) 321-1000
Levi Hospital	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	not rated	(501) 624-1281

Home health agencies serving Arkadelphia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Camden, AR	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 498-4357
Kindred At Home	Hope, AR	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(870) 292-4937
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Care Iv Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 623-5656
Elite Home Health	Hot Springs National Park, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 627-0540
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkadelphia. 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 Arkadelphia

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Arkadelphia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Arkadelphia?

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Arkadelphia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (870) 245-2622. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Arkadelphia?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Arkadelphia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Kindred At Home (4.5 of 5), Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Arkadelphia?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,392 monthly median income of Arkadelphia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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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