Post-Surgery Care in Grenada, MS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Grenada, MS: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grenada)

8

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Grenada County)

2,176

residents 65 or older (18% of Grenada)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada in Grenada, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Grenada. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Grenada compared with Grenada County and Mississippi

Census figure	Grenada	Grenada County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	41%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	6.3%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,822	$38,007	—

Older residents in towns around Grenada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winona, MS	21 mi	882	51%
Water Valley, MS	28 mi	637	26%
Greenwood, MS	29 mi	2,296	43%
Batesville, MS	38 mi	1,114	46%
Oxford, MS	42 mi	3,682	26%
Ruleville, MS	43 mi	378	23%

Hospitals near Grenada

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada	Grenada, MS	0.5 mi	1 of 5	(662) 227-7000
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah	Winona, MS	21 mi	not rated	(662) 283-6126
Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah	Charleston, MS	22 mi	not rated	(662) 647-5535
Greenwood Leflore Hospital	Greenwood, MS	28 mi	1 of 5	(662) 459-7000

Home health agencies serving Grenada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Centerwell Home Health	Bruce, MS	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 983-2273
Arden Home Health Of North Mississippi, LLC	Oxford, MS	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 664-4910
Adoration Home Health Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 846-7693
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402

Straight-line miles from the center of Grenada. 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 Grenada

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 37% of the $2,652 monthly median income of Grenada 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.

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 Grenada: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Grenada?

University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada in Grenada, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Grenada (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 227-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Grenada?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Grenada ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Arden Home Health Of North Mississippi, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Grenada?

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 37% of the $2,652 monthly median income of Grenada 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.

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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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