Durant, Oklahoma

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Durant, OK

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 Durant for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Durant, OK: the local picture

13 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Durant)
21
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Durant ZIP codes in their service area
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Bryan County)
2,980
residents 65 or older (15% of Durant)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Alliancehealth Durant in Durant, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Texoma Medical Center (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 21 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Durant. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Durant compared with Bryan County and Oklahoma

Census figureDurantBryan CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability44%45%41%
Residents 65 or older15%17%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%26%30%
Households with no vehicle6.9%5.6%5.6%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.9%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%13%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$39,890$43,974—

Older residents in towns around Durant

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Calera, OK4.9 mi31156%
Denison, TX19 mi5,17839%
Pottsboro, TX22 mi54032%
Madill, OK23 mi61351%
Tishomingo, OK24 mi32253%
Sherman, TX29 mi7,33835%

Hospitals near Durant

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Alliancehealth DurantDurant, OK13 mi1 of 5(405) 924-3080
Texoma Medical CenterDenison, TX20 mi4 of 5(903) 416-4000
Alliancehealth MadillMadill, OK22 minot rated(580) 795-3384
Mercy Hospital Tishomingo IncTishomingo, OK24 minot rated(580) 371-2327

Home health agencies serving Durant

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of DurantDurant, OK0.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health XDurant, OK0.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring XxiiiAda, OK57 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 332-2720
Amedisys Home HealthDurant, OK0.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(580) 317-8079
Ideal Home Care, L.P.Ardmore, OK46 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 226-2323
Choice Homecare Of OklahomaBroken Arrow, OK145 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 682-9172

Straight-line miles from the center of Durant. 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 Durant

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,324 monthly median income of Durant households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Durant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Durant?

Alliancehealth Durant in Durant, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Durant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (405) 924-3080. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Durant?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Durant ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health X (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring Xxiii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Durant?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,324 monthly median income of Durant households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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.

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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