Post-Surgery Home Care in Fairfield Bay, AR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fairfield Bay, AR: the local picture

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clinton)

6

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Van Buren County)

1,476

residents 65 or older (59% of Fairfield Bay)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ozark Health in Clinton, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs (14 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 Fairfield Bay. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fairfield Bay compared with Van Buren County and Arkansas

Census figure	Fairfield Bay	Van Buren County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	40%
Residents 65 or older	59%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$38,776	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, AR	11 mi	530	68%
Heber Springs, AR	15 mi	1,764	39%
Mountain View, AR	20 mi	939	51%
Greenbrier, AR	27 mi	769	44%
Vilonia, AR	36 mi	444	44%
Southside, AR	37 mi	674	33%

Hospitals near Fairfield Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	12 mi	4 of 5	(501) 745-7000
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	(501) 887-3000
Stone County Medical Center	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	not rated	(870) 269-4361
Izard Regional Hospital LLC	Calico Rock, AR	36 mi	not rated	(870) 297-2400

Home health agencies serving Fairfield Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Elite Home Health	Little Rock, AR	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 223-3333
Baptist Health Home Health - Heber Springs	Heber Springs, AR	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 206-0025
Unity Health Home Homecare	Searcy, AR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(501) 279-2777
Ozark Health Home Care	Clinton, AR	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 745-7004

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Bay. 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 Fairfield Bay

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Fairfield Bay: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fairfield Bay?

Ozark Health in Clinton, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Fairfield Bay (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 745-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fairfield Bay?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Fairfield Bay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Elite Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fairfield Bay?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Fairfield Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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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