Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Chaffee, MO
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 Chaffee for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Chaffee, MO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Saint Francis Medical Center (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Chaffee. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Chaffee compared with Scott County and Missouri
| Census figure | Chaffee | Scott County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 39% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 59% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.7% | 12% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,847 | $48,924 | — |
Older residents in towns around Chaffee
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City, MO | 7.4 mi | 562 | 29% |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 11 mi | 7,947 | 36% |
| Jackson, MO | 14 mi | 2,688 | 32% |
| Sikeston, MO | 21 mi | 3,549 | 38% |
| Charleston, MO | 26 mi | 656 | 44% |
| Anna, IL | 30 mi | 999 | 42% |
Hospitals near Chaffee
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | (573) 334-4822 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | (573) 331-3000 |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | Sikeston, MO | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | (573) 472-7586 |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County | Anna, IL | 31 mi | not rated | (618) 833-4511 |
Home health agencies serving Chaffee
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Dexter, MO | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 243-0042 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Poplar Bluff, MO | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 727-9687 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rolla, MO | 127 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 341-3456 |
| Adoration Home Health | Sikeston, MO | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (573) 472-2234 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc | Kennett, MO | 68 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 888-5892 |
| Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC | Cape Girardeau, MO | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (573) 803-5009 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Chaffee. 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 Chaffee
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 59% of the $2,321 monthly median income of Chaffee 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.
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 Chaffee: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Chaffee?
Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Chaffee (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 334-4822. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Chaffee?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Chaffee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Chaffee?
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 59% of the $2,321 monthly median income of Chaffee 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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