Post-Surgery Home Care in Huntsville, AL

Local figures

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

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntsville)

17

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

36,541

residents 65 or older (16% of Huntsville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, about 6.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Crestwood Medical Center (6.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Huntsville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Huntsville compared with Madison County and Alabama

Census figure	Huntsville	Madison County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.0%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,698	$65,028	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, AL	4.9 mi	7,628	25%
Triana, AL	8.6 mi	325	53%
Harvest, AL	12 mi	957	36%
Meridianville, AL	13 mi	1,424	37%
Moores Mill, AL	14 mi	1,072	42%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	15 mi	339	33%

Hospitals near Huntsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Huntsville Hospital	Huntsville, AL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	(256) 265-1000
Crestwood Medical Center	Huntsville, AL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	(256) 429-4000
Athens Limestone Hospital	Athens, AL	18 mi	2 of 5	(256) 233-9292
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus	Decatur, AL	19 mi	3 of 5	(256) 341-2000

Home health agencies serving Huntsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Huntsville, AL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 881-3266
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	267 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 23% of the $5,142 monthly median income of Huntsville 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.

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 Huntsville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Huntsville?

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, about 6.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Huntsville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (256) 265-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Huntsville?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Huntsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Prohealth Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Huntsville?

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 23% of the $5,142 monthly median income of Huntsville 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.

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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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