Post-Surgery Care in Fenton, MO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fenton)

27

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

948

residents 65 or older (23% of Fenton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ssm St Clare Health Center in Fenton, about 2.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Hospital South (4.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 27 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fenton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fenton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Fenton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,663	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Fenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunset Hills, MO	2.2 mi	2,660	31%
Valley Park, MO	2.9 mi	1,297	45%
Murphy, MO	3.2 mi	1,678	23%
Kirkwood, MO	3.9 mi	6,084	23%
Sappington, MO	4.2 mi	1,805	26%
Crestwood, MO	4.4 mi	2,531	23%

Hospitals near Fenton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm St Clare Health Center	Fenton, MO	2.1 mi	4 of 5	(636) 496-2000
Mercy Hospital South	Saint Louis, MO	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(314) 525-1000
Missouri Baptist Medical Center	Saint Louis, MO	6.1 mi	5 of 5	(314) 996-5000
Mercy Hospital St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(314) 251-6000

Home health agencies serving Fenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	2.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 525-1045
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931

Straight-line miles from the center of Fenton. 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 Fenton

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 16% of the $8,389 monthly median income of Fenton 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 Fenton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fenton?

Ssm St Clare Health Center in Fenton, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Fenton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (636) 496-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fenton?

Medicare lists 27 certified agencies whose service area includes Fenton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mercy Home Health (4.5 of 5), Healthy Family Home Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Evertrue Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fenton?

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 16% of the $8,389 monthly median income of Fenton 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Fenton, MO