Greenville, Mississippi

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Greenville, MS

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, MS: the local picture

0.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenville ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Washington County)
4,905
residents 65 or older (17% of Greenville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Delta Health System - The Medical Center in Greenville, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Chicot Memorial Medical Center (14 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 Washington County and Mississippi

Census figureGreenvilleWashington CountyMississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability38%42%41%
Residents 65 or older17%18%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone42%40%30%
Households with no vehicle15%12%6.3%
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.7%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%20%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$30,688$32,550—

Older residents in towns around Greenville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Leland, MS9.4 mi86455%
Indianola, MS24 mi1,50443%
McGehee, AR26 mi43848%
Cleveland, MS31 mi1,80147%
Ruleville, MS37 mi37823%
Lake Providence, LA41 mi64443%

Hospitals near Greenville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Delta Health System - The Medical CenterGreenville, MS0.5 mi1 of 5(662) 378-3783
Chicot Memorial Medical CenterLake Village, AR14 minot rated(870) 265-5351
South Sunflower County HospitalIndianola, MS23 mi2 of 5(662) 887-5235
Mcgehee HospitalMcgehee, AR26 minot rated(870) 222-5600

Home health agencies serving Greenville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care MississippiIndianola, MS23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 887-1202
Accentcare Home Health Of GreenwoodGreenwood, MS52 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 453-8420
Vitalcaring GroupCleveland, MS31 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(662) 756-4676
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of JacksonClinton, MS84 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 961-4367
Delta Health-The Medical CenterGreenville, MS2.4 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(662) 725-1200
Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLCRidgeland, MS86 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 855-2400

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 Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $2,557 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. Mississippi 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?

Delta Health System - The Medical Center in Greenville, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Greenville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 378-3783. 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 And Hospice Care Mississippi (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood (4.5 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greenville?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $2,557 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. Mississippi 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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