Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Fort Leonard Wood, 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 Fort Leonard Wood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Fort Leonard Wood, MO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) in Fort Leonard Wood, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Phelps County Regional Medical Center (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Leonard Wood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Fort Leonard Wood compared with Pulaski County and Missouri
| Census figure | Fort Leonard Wood | Pulaski County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 49% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 9.7% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 31% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 18% | 10% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Leonard Wood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert, MO | 5.0 mi | 700 | 39% |
| Waynesville, MO | 6.6 mi | 934 | 51% |
| Licking, MO | 23 mi | 400 | 37% |
| Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2,865 | 37% |
| Lebanon, MO | 30 mi | 2,587 | 56% |
| St. James, MO | 33 mi | 898 | 53% |
Hospitals near Fort Leonard Wood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | 1.2 mi | not rated | (573) 596-0035 |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | (573) 458-8899 |
| Mercy Hospital Lebanon | Lebanon, MO | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | (417) 533-6100 |
| Texas County Memorial Hospital | Houston, MO | 32 mi | 2 of 5 | (417) 967-3311 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Leonard Wood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 57 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Integrity Home Care + Hospice | Springfield, MO | 74 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (417) 889-9773 |
| Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (573) 364-2425 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Fort Leonard Wood
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. 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 Fort Leonard Wood: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Leonard Wood?
General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) in Fort Leonard Wood, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Leonard Wood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 596-0035. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Fort Leonard Wood?
Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Leonard Wood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Integrity Home Care + Hospice (3 of 5), Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Leonard Wood?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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