Post-Surgery Care in Cabot, AR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Cabot, AR: the local picture

7.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jacksonville)

11

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Lonoke County)

3,706

residents 65 or older (14% of Cabot)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Unity Health - Jacksonville in Jacksonville, about 7.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Vincent Medical Center/North (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cabot. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cabot compared with Lonoke County and Arkansas

Census figure	Cabot	Lonoke County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	39%	40%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.1%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,996	$50,414	—

Older residents in towns around Cabot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Austin, AR	3.1 mi	278	31%
Ward, AR	4.8 mi	511	53%
Jacksonville, AR	8.7 mi	3,435	46%
Beebe, AR	9.9 mi	1,118	35%
Vilonia, AR	13 mi	444	44%
Gibson, AR	13 mi	873	49%

Hospitals near Cabot

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Unity Health - Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	7.5 mi	not rated	(501) 453-5000
St Vincent Medical Center/North	Sherwood, AR	13 mi	4 of 5	(501) 552-7100
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock	North Little Rock, AR	16 mi	1 of 5	(501) 202-3000
Arkansas Surgical Hospital	No Little Rock, AR	20 mi	not rated	(501) 748-8000

Home health agencies serving Cabot

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conway Regional Homecare Svcs	Conway, AR	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 329-9377
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
Commonspirit Health	Little Rock, AR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 664-4933
Care Iv Home Health	Little Rock, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 686-2400
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home Health	Little Rock, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-8310

Straight-line miles from the center of Cabot. 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 Cabot

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,833 monthly median income of Cabot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Cabot: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cabot?

Unity Health - Jacksonville in Jacksonville, about 7.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Cabot (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 453-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cabot?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Cabot ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5), Commonspirit Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cabot?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,833 monthly median income of Cabot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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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