Grove, Oklahoma

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Grove, OK

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Grove, OK: the local picture

1.8 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grove)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Grove ZIP codes in their service area
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Delaware County)
2,146
residents 65 or older (30% of Grove)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Integris Miami Hospital (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Grove. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Grove compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figureGroveDelaware CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability37%37%41%
Residents 65 or older30%26%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%29%30%
Households with no vehicle4.3%4.0%5.6%
Residents 85 or older2.8%1.6%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%12%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,417$51,497—

Older residents in towns around Grove

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Jay, OK11 mi37154%
Vinita, OK16 mi88748%
Anderson, MO20 mi37937%
Miami, OK21 mi1,94543%
Gravette, AR26 mi55243%
Gentry, AR28 mi68613%

Hospitals near Grove

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Integris Grove HospitalGrove, OK1.8 mi4 of 5(918) 786-2243
Integris Miami HospitalMiami, OK18 mi4 of 5(918) 542-6611
Saint Francis Hospital Vinita, IncVinita, OK20 mi3 of 5(918) 256-7551
Ozarks Community Hospital Of GravetteGravette, AR21 minot rated(479) 787-5291

Home health agencies serving Grove

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring XxvTulsa, OK72 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(918) 960-2888
Amedisys Home HealthGrove, OK1.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(918) 787-9496
Integris Home Care NortheastMiami, OK21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 540-2577
Angels Care Home Health Of East OklahomaBroken Arrow, OK68 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 251-0952
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Vinita, LLCVinita, OK20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(918) 256-2270
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services, Inc.Tahlequah, OK48 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(918) 458-6102

Straight-line miles from the center of Grove. 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 Grove

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Grove: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Grove?

Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Grove (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (918) 786-2243. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Grove?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Grove ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Integris Home Care Northeast (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Grove?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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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