Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Brownsville, LA
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 Brownsville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Brownsville, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, about 3.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Fmol Health St Francis (4.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for Brownsville ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.
Brownsville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Brownsville | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 38% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 32% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 30% | 16% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,768 | $44,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brownsville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawcomville, LA | 1.5 mi | 476 | 44% |
| West Monroe, LA | 1.8 mi | 2,172 | 36% |
| Claiborne, LA | 4.2 mi | 1,938 | 44% |
| Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi | 7,592 | 37% |
| Richwood, LA | 5.6 mi | 249 | 59% |
| Lakeshore, LA | 8.1 mi | 234 | 33% |
Hospitals near Brownsville
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | West Monroe, LA | 3.1 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 329-4600 |
| Fmol Health St Francis | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 966-4000 |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | Monroe, LA | 8.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 388-7000 |
| Union General Hospital | Farmerville, LA | 20 mi | not rated | (318) 368-9751 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brownsville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Brownsville
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Brownsville: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Brownsville?
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, about 3.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Brownsville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (318) 329-4600. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Brownsville?
Medicare’s file lists none for Brownsville ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Brownsville?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Bawcomville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in West Monroe, LA
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- Post-Surgery Care in Monroe, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Richwood, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Lakeshore, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Swartz, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Rayville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Farmerville, LA
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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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