Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hammond, LA
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 Hammond for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Hammond, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, about 1.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lallie Kemp Medical Center (9.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 39 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hammond. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Hammond compared with Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Hammond | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 47% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 29% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 14% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,635 | $43,660 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hammond
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponchatoula, LA | 4.6 mi | 1,468 | 46% |
| Amite City, LA | 16 mi | 897 | 46% |
| Covington, LA | 21 mi | 2,183 | 32% |
| Mandeville, LA | 23 mi | 2,793 | 24% |
| Walker, LA | 24 mi | 1,033 | 32% |
| Abita Springs, LA | 26 mi | 446 | 24% |
Hospitals near Hammond
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks Medical Center | Hammond, LA | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | (985) 345-2700 |
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | Independence, LA | 9.9 mi | not rated | (985) 878-1333 |
| Hood Memorial Hospital | Amite, LA | 16 mi | not rated | (985) 748-9485 |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (985) 898-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Hammond
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Stat Home Health Triton | Hammond, LA | 1.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 956-7041 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 1.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 549-0865 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Hammond, LA | 1.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 429-9040 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hammond. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Hammond
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Hammond: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hammond?
North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Hammond (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (985) 345-2700. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Hammond?
Medicare lists 39 certified agencies whose service area includes Hammond ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Stat Home Health Triton (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Hammond?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Ponchatoula, LA
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- Post-Surgery Care in Covington, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Mandeville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Walker, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Abita Springs, LA
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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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