Post-Surgery Care in Liberty, MO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Liberty, MO: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Liberty)

26

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clay County)

4,881

residents 65 or older (16% of Liberty)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Liberty Hospital in Liberty, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Nkc Health (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 26 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Liberty. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Liberty compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Liberty	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.7%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,817	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Liberty

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasant Valley, MO	3.7 mi	479	46%
Sugar Creek, MO	7.1 mi	483	65%
Gladstone, MO	7.7 mi	5,586	32%
Kearney, MO	8.5 mi	1,967	33%
North Kansas City, MO	10 mi	1,129	44%
Kansas City, MO	11 mi	73,248	33%

Hospitals near Liberty

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Liberty Hospital	Liberty, MO	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(816) 781-7200
Nkc Health	North Kansas City, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	(816) 691-2000
Saint Lukes North Hospital	Kansas City, MO	12 mi	5 of 5	(816) 891-6000
Centerpoint Medical Center	Independence, MO	12 mi	3 of 5	(816) 698-7000

Home health agencies serving Liberty

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	126 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636

Straight-line miles from the center of Liberty. 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 Liberty

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 28% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Liberty 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.

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 Liberty: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Liberty?

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Liberty (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (816) 781-7200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Liberty?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Liberty ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5), HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home (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 Liberty?

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 28% of the $4,901 monthly median income of Liberty 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Liberty, MO