Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Broken Arrow, OK

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Broken Arrow for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Broken Arrow, OK: the local picture

1.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Broken Arrow)
38
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Broken Arrow ZIP codes in their service area
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Tulsa County)
18,896
residents 65 or older (16% of Broken Arrow)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension St John Broken Arrow in Broken Arrow, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hillcrest Hospital South (5.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Broken Arrow. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Broken Arrow compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figureBroken ArrowTulsa CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability30%35%41%
Residents 65 or older16%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%33%30%
Households with no vehicle2.4%6.3%5.6%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.6%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.8%9.3%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$66,926$57,198—

Older residents in towns around Broken Arrow

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bixby, OK8.3 mi3,89731%
Coweta, OK8.5 mi1,51445%
Tulsa, OK9.3 mi63,34035%
Catoosa, OK9.9 mi1,04642%
Jenks, OK11 mi2,77327%
Glenpool, OK14 mi1,56540%

Hospitals near Broken Arrow

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Ascension St John Broken ArrowBroken Arrow, OK1.6 mi4 of 5(918) 994-8100
Hillcrest Hospital SouthTulsa, OK5.8 mi3 of 5(918) 294-4499
Saint Francis Hospital South, LLCTulsa, OK5.8 mi5 of 5(918) 307-6010
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLCTulsa, OK8.4 mi5 of 5(918) 477-5000

Home health agencies serving Broken Arrow

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring XxvTulsa, OK9.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(918) 960-2888
Angels Care Home Health Of East OklahomaBroken Arrow, OK1.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 251-0952
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Tulsa, LLCTulsa, OK5.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(918) 437-0620
Amedisys Home HealthBartlesville, OK49 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(918) 333-2802
Elara Caring XviiiStillwater, OK72 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(405) 332-5637
A Path Of Care Home Health I, IncAda, OK101 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 321-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Broken Arrow. 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 Broken Arrow

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 21% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Broken Arrow 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Broken Arrow: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Broken Arrow?

Ascension St John Broken Arrow in Broken Arrow, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Broken Arrow (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (918) 994-8100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Broken Arrow?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Broken Arrow ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma (4.5 of 5), Mays Housecall Home Health Of Tulsa, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Broken Arrow?

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 21% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Broken Arrow 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.

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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