Post-Surgery Care in De Soto, KS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in De Soto, KS: the local picture

8.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olathe)

19

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

692

residents 65 or older (11% of De Soto)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital in Olathe, about 8.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Overland Park Reg Med Ctr (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes De Soto. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

De Soto compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	De Soto	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	3.5%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,726	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around De Soto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lenexa, KS	7.4 mi	9,144	25%
Shawnee, KS	8.1 mi	10,385	22%
Bonner Springs, KS	8.4 mi	1,098	31%
Eudora, KS	8.5 mi	677	48%
Olathe, KS	8.7 mi	19,950	27%
Edwardsville, KS	10 mi	756	27%

Hospitals near De Soto

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital	Olathe, KS	8.5 mi	4 of 5	(913) 355-4200
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr	Overland Park, KS	11 mi	4 of 5	(913) 541-5000
Saint Luke's South Hospital	Overland Park, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	(913) 317-7000
University Of Kansas Hospital	Kansas City, KS	14 mi	5 of 5	(913) 588-5000

Home health agencies serving De Soto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Aquinas Home Health	Shawnee, KS	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 299-7100
Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health	Shawnee, KS	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 529-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of De Soto. 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 De Soto

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of De Soto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in De Soto: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to De Soto?

University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital in Olathe, about 8.5 mi in a straight line from the center of De Soto (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (913) 355-4200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve De Soto?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes De Soto ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in De Soto?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of De Soto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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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