Post-Surgery Home Care in Hawkinsville, GA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Hawkinsville, GA: the local picture

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hawkinsville)

6

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Pulaski County)

777

residents 65 or older (16% of Hawkinsville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, about 1.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bleckley Memorial Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hawkinsville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hawkinsville compared with Pulaski County and Georgia

Census figure	Hawkinsville	Pulaski County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	50%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.9%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	16%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,444	$45,380	—

Older residents in towns around Hawkinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cochran, GA	9.6 mi	727	53%
Unadilla, GA	15 mi	370	70%
Perry, GA	19 mi	3,312	36%
Eastman, GA	19 mi	948	55%
Warner Robins, GA	23 mi	9,860	41%
Vienna, GA	23 mi	733	33%

Hospitals near Hawkinsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Taylor Regional Hospital	Hawkinsville, GA	1.9 mi	not rated	(478) 783-0200
Bleckley Memorial Hospital	Cochran, GA	11 mi	not rated	(478) 934-6211
Dodge County Hospital	Eastman, GA	18 mi	not rated	(478) 448-4067
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins	Warner Robins, GA	25 mi	2 of 5	(478) 922-4281

Home health agencies serving Hawkinsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	63 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 742-7557
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474
Aveanna Healthcare	Macon, GA	44 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(478) 841-2772

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawkinsville. 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 Hawkinsville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,120 monthly median income of Hawkinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Hawkinsville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hawkinsville?

Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, about 1.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Hawkinsville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (478) 783-0200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hawkinsville?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Hawkinsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Macon (4 of 5), Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia (3.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hawkinsville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,120 monthly median income of Hawkinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hawkinsville, GA