Post-Surgery Care in Malvern, AR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Malvern, AR: the local picture

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Malvern)

9

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Hot Spring County)

2,034

residents 65 or older (19% of Malvern)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County in Malvern, about 1.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by National Park Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Malvern. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Malvern compared with Hot Spring County and Arkansas

Census figure	Malvern	Hot Spring County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	40%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.3%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,766	$42,129	—

Older residents in towns around Malvern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haskell, AR	14 mi	537	39%
Hot Springs, AR	15 mi	9,396	41%
Rockwell, AR	19 mi	864	29%
Benton, AR	20 mi	5,892	42%
Piney, AR	20 mi	735	28%
Hot Springs Village, AR	21 mi	9,839	27%

Hospitals near Malvern

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County	Malvern, AR	1.3 mi	not rated	(501) 332-1000
National Park Medical Center	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	2 of 5	(501) 321-1000
Levi Hospital	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	not rated	(501) 624-1281
Saline Memorial Hospital	Benton, AR	16 mi	3 of 5	(501) 776-6000

Home health agencies serving Malvern

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Center Well Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 525-5888
Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home	Hot Springs National, AR	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(501) 318-6800
Care Iv Home Health	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 623-5656
Saline Memorial Home Health	Bryant, AR	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 943-1160
Trinity Home Health Of Arkansas	Hot Springs, AR	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(501) 321-0708
Elite Home Health	Hot Springs National Park, AR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 627-0540

Straight-line miles from the center of Malvern. 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 Malvern

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,814 monthly median income of Malvern households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Malvern: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Malvern?

Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County in Malvern, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Malvern (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 332-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Malvern?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Malvern ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Center Well Home Health (4 of 5), Chi St Vincent Hot Springs Health At Home (4 of 5), Care Iv Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Malvern?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,814 monthly median income of Malvern households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Malvern, AR