Post-Surgery Home Care in Blackwell, OK

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Blackwell, OK: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blackwell)

12

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Kay County)

1,304

residents 65 or older (22% of Blackwell)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Stillwater Medical-Blackwell in Blackwell, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Integris Health Ponca City (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Blackwell. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Blackwell compared with Kay County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Blackwell	Kay County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	41%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.0%	5.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,190	$49,025	—

Older residents in towns around Blackwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tonkawa, OK	9.1 mi	567	42%
Ponca City, OK	14 mi	4,312	38%
Arkansas City, KS	24 mi	1,935	41%
Wellington, KS	33 mi	1,371	46%
Winfield, KS	35 mi	2,411	43%
Perry, OK	36 mi	784	61%

Hospitals near Blackwell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Stillwater Medical-Blackwell	Blackwell, OK	0.8 mi	not rated	(580) 363-2311
Integris Health Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	14 mi	2 of 5	(580) 765-3321
Sck Health	Arkansas City, KS	24 mi	not rated	(620) 442-2500
Caldwell Regional Medical Center	Caldwell, KS	25 mi	not rated	(620) 845-6492

Home health agencies serving Blackwell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	98 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	144 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	144 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Traditions Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 762-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackwell. 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 Blackwell

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,433 monthly median income of Blackwell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Blackwell: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Blackwell?

Stillwater Medical-Blackwell in Blackwell, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Blackwell (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (580) 363-2311. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Blackwell?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Blackwell ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xviii (4.5 of 5), Homecall (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Blackwell?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,433 monthly median income of Blackwell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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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