Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Gardere, LA
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 Gardere for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Gardere, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, about 3.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baton Rouge General Medical Center (4.6 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 Gardere. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Gardere compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Gardere | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 5.9% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 31% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 11% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,009 | $55,806 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gardere
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 2.9 mi | 2,430 | 31% |
| Village St. George, LA | 4.0 mi | 1,346 | 24% |
| Westminster, LA | 4.3 mi | 525 | 43% |
| Inniswold, LA | 4.7 mi | 872 | 27% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 5.7 mi | 31,584 | 39% |
| Port Allen, LA | 7.3 mi | 1,194 | 42% |
Hospitals near Gardere
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (225) 765-6565 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (225) 387-7767 |
| The General | Baton Rouge, LA | 6.2 mi | not rated | (225) 381-6393 |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | (225) 752-2470 |
Home health agencies serving Gardere
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 43 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Cypress Home Health | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 761-1592 |
| Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 248-8600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gardere. 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 Gardere
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,251 monthly median income of Gardere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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.
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 Gardere: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gardere?
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Gardere (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (225) 765-6565. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Gardere?
Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Gardere ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Stat Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Gardere?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,251 monthly median income of Gardere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).
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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