Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kaplan, 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 Kaplan for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kaplan, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Kaplan, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Abbeville General Hospital (4.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kaplan. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kaplan compared with Vermilion Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Kaplan | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 39% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 48% | 31% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 36% | 14% | 15% |
Older residents in towns around Kaplan
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville, LA | 9.6 mi | 2,360 | 41% |
| Maurice, LA | 12 mi | 390 | 26% |
| Milton, LA | 15 mi | 328 | 36% |
| Crowley, LA | 16 mi | 1,997 | 44% |
| Rayne, LA | 16 mi | 959 | 45% |
| Delcambre, LA | 18 mi | 338 | 28% |
Hospitals near Kaplan
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital | Kaplan, LA | 2.3 mi | not rated | (337) 643-8300 |
| Abbeville General Hospital | Abbeville, LA | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 893-5466 |
| Acadia General Hospital | Crowley, LA | 16 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 783-3222 |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 289-7991 |
Home health agencies serving Kaplan
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 36 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| First Option Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 235-9741 |
| Nursing Specialties | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 266-9996 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Jennings, LA | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (337) 616-3077 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kaplan. 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 Kaplan
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. 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 Kaplan: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kaplan?
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Kaplan, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Kaplan (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (337) 643-8300. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kaplan?
Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Kaplan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lamm Family Care Home Health (5 of 5), Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kaplan?
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. 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 Abbeville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Maurice, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Milton, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Crowley, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Rayne, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Delcambre, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Youngsville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Scott, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Lafayette, 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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