Post-Surgery Home Care in Atchison, KS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Atchison, KS: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atchison)

10

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Atchison County)

1,522

residents 65 or older (14% of Atchison)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Amberwell Atchison Association in Atchison, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by F W Huston Medical Center (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Atchison. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.7%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	35%
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	39%
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	26%
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	25%
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	26%
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	30%

Hospitals near Atchison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Amberwell Atchison Association	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	not rated	(913) 360-2131
F W Huston Medical Center	Winchester, KS	18 mi	not rated	(913) 774-4340
Saint John Hospital	Leavenworth, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	(913) 680-6000
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph	Saint Joseph, MO	24 mi	4 of 5	(816) 271-6000

Home health agencies serving Atchison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Enhabit Home Health	Lenexa, KS	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 334-1058

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Atchison: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Atchison?

Amberwell Atchison Association in Atchison, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Atchison (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (913) 360-2131. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Atchison?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Atchison ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Atchison?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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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