Post-Surgery Home Care in Broken Bow, OK

Local figures

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

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Idabel)

15

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

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in McCurtain County)

622

residents 65 or older (15% of Broken Bow)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sevier County Medical Center (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Broken Bow. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Broken Bow compared with McCurtain County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Broken Bow	McCurtain County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	56%	41%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.2%	5.6%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,878	$37,996	—

Older residents in towns around Broken Bow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Idabel, OK	9.6 mi	1,156	54%
De Queen, AR	23 mi	718	71%
Clarksville, TX	34 mi	854	44%
Ashdown, AR	43 mi	813	47%
New Boston, TX	43 mi	974	32%
Hugo, OK	44 mi	873	66%

Hospitals near Broken Bow

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital	Idabel, OK	11 mi	4 of 5	(580) 286-7623
Sevier County Medical Center	De Queen, AR	23 mi	not rated	(870) 642-6420

Home health agencies serving Broken Bow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of South East Ok, LLC	Idabel, OK	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 286-5426
Traditions Health Of Idabel	Idabel, OK	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 286-6541
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Cypress Home Care	Hugo, OK	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 317-9333
Enhabit Home Health Of Southeast Oklahoma	Hugo, OK	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 326-9558

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

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 45% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Broken Bow?

Mccurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Broken Bow (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (580) 286-7623. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Broken Bow?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Broken Bow ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mays Housecall Home Health Of South East Ok, LLC (4.5 of 5), Traditions Health Of Idabel (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Vii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 45% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Broken Bow 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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