Post-Surgery Home Care in Carthage, MS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Carthage, MS: the local picture

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Carthage)

11

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Leake County)

1,007

residents 65 or older (21% of Carthage)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Medical Center-Leake in Carthage, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Medical Center Attala (21 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 Carthage. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Carthage compared with Leake County and Mississippi

Census figure	Carthage	Leake County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	47%	41%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	21%	8.7%	6.3%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,454	$34,709	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pearl River, MS	17 mi	598	56%
Kosciusko, MS	22 mi	1,220	36%
Philadelphia, MS	24 mi	1,135	40%
Forest, MS	27 mi	700	50%
Morton, MS	29 mi	669	64%
Canton, MS	31 mi	1,666	33%

Hospitals near Carthage

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Medical Center-Leake	Carthage, MS	2.9 mi	2 of 5	(601) 267-1422
Baptist Medical Center Attala	Kosciusko, MS	21 mi	not rated	(662) 289-4311
Ochsner Scott Regional	Morton, MS	24 mi	not rated	(601) 732-6301
Neshoba County General Hospital	Philadelphia, MS	24 mi	3 of 5	(601) 663-1200

Home health agencies serving Carthage

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Adoration Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 619-3670
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Enhabit Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 638-6606

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,455 monthly median income of Carthage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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.

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 Carthage: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Carthage?

Baptist Medical Center-Leake in Carthage, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Carthage (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (601) 267-1422. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Carthage?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Carthage ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Carthage?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,455 monthly median income of Carthage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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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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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