Greenville, Alabama

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Greenville, AL

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Greenville, AL: the local picture

2.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenville ZIP codes in their service area
43%
of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Butler County)
1,235
residents 65 or older (17% of Greenville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Greenville- Lv Stabler Hospital in Greenville, about 2.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Crenshaw Community Hospital (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Greenville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Greenville compared with Butler County and Alabama

Census figureGreenvilleButler CountyAlabama
Residents 65+ with a disability43%40%38%
Residents 65 or older17%22%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%32%29%
Households with no vehicle8.7%5.9%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.3%1.9%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,174$40,583—

Older residents in towns around Greenville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Luverne, AL23 mi58849%
Evergreen, AL35 mi59737%
Andalusia, AL38 mi1,80050%
Troy, AL39 mi2,02739%
Montgomery, AL41 mi31,56539%
Pike Road, AL42 mi1,33828%

Hospitals near Greenville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Greenville- Lv Stabler HospitalGreenville, AL2.4 minot rated(334) 382-2200
Crenshaw Community HospitalLuverne, AL24 minot rated(334) 335-3374
Evergreen Medical CenterEvergreen, AL32 mi3 of 5(251) 578-2480
Andalusia HealthAndalusia, AL39 mi2 of 5(334) 222-8466

Home health agencies serving Greenville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home HealthGreenville, AL2.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(334) 382-2042
Enhabit Home HealthTroy, AL37 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(334) 566-9238
Lhc Homecare Of South AlabamaOpp, AL45 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(334) 493-2087
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center PartnerMoulton, AL187 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 974-2298
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home CareMontgomery, AL41 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(334) 206-5341
Butler - Ivy Creek Home Health, LLCGeorgiana, AL16 mi1 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(334) 376-2286

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenville. 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 Greenville

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,098 monthly median income of Greenville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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.

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 Greenville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Greenville?

The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Greenville- Lv Stabler Hospital in Greenville, about 2.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Greenville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (334) 382-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Greenville?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Greenville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Lhc Homecare Of South Alabama (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greenville?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,098 monthly median income of Greenville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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.

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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