Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kansas City, MO
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 Kansas City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kansas City, MO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Nkc Health in North Kansas City, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill (3.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kansas City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kansas City compared with Jackson County and Missouri
| Census figure | Kansas City | Jackson County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 34% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,663 | $51,827 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kansas City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City, MO | 1.3 mi | 1,129 | 44% |
| Riverside, MO | 5.5 mi | 502 | 23% |
| Gladstone, MO | 6.1 mi | 5,586 | 32% |
| Pleasant Valley, MO | 7.4 mi | 479 | 46% |
| Sugar Creek, MO | 7.7 mi | 483 | 65% |
| Roeland Park, KS | 7.7 mi | 1,080 | 20% |
Hospitals near Kansas City
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkc Health | North Kansas City, MO | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (816) 691-2000 |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (816) 404-1000 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | 3.5 mi | not rated | (816) 234-3000 |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | 4.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (816) 861-4700 |
Home health agencies serving Kansas City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Home Care | Kansas City, MO | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Overland Park, KS | 8.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (913) 384-2273 |
| HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home | Kansas City, MO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 942-3958 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Independence, MO | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 524-5087 |
| Faith Home Healthcare, Inc | Overland Park, KS | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 296-7636 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Overland Park, KS | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 906-0522 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kansas City. 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 Kansas City
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,139 monthly median income of Kansas City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.
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 Kansas City: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kansas City?
Nkc Health in North Kansas City, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Kansas City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (816) 691-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kansas City?
Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Kansas City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kansas City?
At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,139 monthly median income of Kansas City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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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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