Haleyville, Alabama

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Haleyville, 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 Haleyville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

1.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Haleyville)
13
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Haleyville ZIP codes in their service area
53%
of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Winston County)
700
residents 65 or older (16% of Haleyville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, about 1.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lakeland Community Hospital (1.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Haleyville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Haleyville compared with Winston County and Alabama

Census figureHaleyvilleWinston CountyAlabama
Residents 65+ with a disability53%46%38%
Residents 65 or older16%22%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%24%29%
Households with no vehicle8.6%4.9%5.4%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.1%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$30,078$40,137—

Older residents in towns around Haleyville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Russellville, AL20 mi1,59347%
Hamilton, AL21 mi1,62960%
Winfield, AL23 mi1,26466%
Moulton, AL26 mi96741%
Red Bay, AL33 mi63729%
Jasper, AL33 mi3,00643%

Hospitals near Haleyville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Lakeland Community HospitalHaleyville, AL1.4 mi3 of 5(205) 485-7117
Lakeland Community HospitalHaleyville, AL1.4 minot rated(205) 485-7117
Russellville HospitalRussellville, AL20 mi4 of 5(256) 332-1611
Marion Regional Medical CenterHamilton, AL23 mi3 of 5(205) 921-6200

Home health agencies serving Haleyville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthMoulton, AL29 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 974-2741
Centerwell Home HealthJasper, AL34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 221-5234
Amedisys Home Health Of WalkerJasper, AL34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 295-2434
Amedisys Home Health Of TuscaloosaNorthport, AL67 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 752-0606
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center PartnerMoulton, AL29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 974-2298
Aveanna Home HealthHoover, AL76 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 685-0421

Straight-line miles from the center of Haleyville. 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 Haleyville

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 46% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Haleyville 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 Haleyville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Haleyville?

Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Haleyville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (205) 485-7117. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Haleyville?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Haleyville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Walker (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Haleyville?

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 46% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Haleyville 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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