Post-Surgery Home Care in Cassville, MO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Cassville, MO: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cassville)

6

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Barry County)

732

residents 65 or older (23% of Cassville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital - Cassville in Cassville, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cox Monett Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cassville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cassville compared with Barry County and Missouri

Census figure	Cassville	Barry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	4.4%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,663	$42,440	—

Older residents in towns around Cassville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monett, MO	17 mi	1,761	33%
Pea Ridge, AR	21 mi	1,029	16%
Aurora, MO	22 mi	1,386	39%
Little Flock, AR	25 mi	321	24%
Marionville, MO	26 mi	440	40%
Bella Vista, AR	26 mi	10,005	29%

Hospitals near Cassville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital - Cassville	Cassville, MO	1.2 mi	not rated	(417) 847-6065
Cox Monett Hospital	Monett, MO	17 mi	3 of 5	(417) 354-1400
Eureka Springs Hospital Commission	Eureka Springs, AR	19 mi	not rated	(479) 253-7400
Mercy Hospital Aurora	Aurora, MO	22 mi	not rated	(417) 678-2122

Home health agencies serving Cassville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Haven Home Health & Therapy	Ozark, MO	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 581-1234
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Cassville. 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 Cassville

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Cassville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cassville?

Mercy Hospital - Cassville in Cassville, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Cassville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (417) 847-6065. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cassville?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Cassville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cassville?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,722 monthly median income of Cassville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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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