Mayflower, Arkansas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Mayflower, AR

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 Mayflower for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

8.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Conway)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mayflower ZIP codes in their service area
59%
of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Faulkner County)
520
residents 65 or older (18% of Mayflower)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc (8.4 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 Mayflower. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mayflower compared with Faulkner County and Arkansas

Census figureMayflowerFaulkner CountyArkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability59%43%40%
Residents 65 or older18%14%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%23%29%
Households with no vehicle4.4%4.3%5.9%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.2%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.4%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$61,250$51,158—

Older residents in towns around Mayflower

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Conway, AR7.8 mi7,72740%
Maumelle, AR8.0 mi3,21029%
Gibson, AR11 mi87349%
Vilonia, AR14 mi44444%
Sherwood, AR15 mi5,87436%
North Little Rock, AR17 mi10,87840%

Hospitals near Mayflower

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, AR8.2 mi2 of 5(501) 585-2000
Conway Regional Medical Center, IncConway, AR8.4 mi2 of 5(501) 329-3831
Arkansas Surgical HospitalNo Little Rock, AR11 minot rated(501) 748-8000
St Vincent Medical Center/NorthSherwood, AR13 mi4 of 5(501) 552-7100

Home health agencies serving Mayflower

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Conway Regional Homecare SvcsConway, AR8.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(501) 329-9377
Chi St Vincent Health At HomeMorrilton, AR22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(501) 354-6262
Uams Health-Home HealthSearcy, AR44 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(501) 268-2292
Elite Home HealthLittle Rock, AR16 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(501) 223-3333
Centerwell Home HealthLittle Rock, AR16 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(501) 223-8310
Care Iv Home HealthLittle Rock, AR17 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(501) 686-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mayflower. 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 Mayflower

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 23% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Mayflower 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Mayflower: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mayflower?

Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway in Conway, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Mayflower (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (501) 585-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mayflower?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Mayflower ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Conway Regional Homecare Svcs (4.5 of 5), Chi St Vincent Health At Home (4 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mayflower?

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 23% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Mayflower 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.

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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