Post-Surgery Home Care in McAlester, OK

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in McAlester, OK: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mcalester)

32

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Pittsburg County)

2,856

residents 65 or older (16% of McAlester)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mcalester Regional Health Center in Mcalester, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Holdenville General Hospital (36 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 32 certified home health agencies whose service area includes McAlester. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

McAlester compared with Pittsburg County and Oklahoma

Census figure	McAlester	Pittsburg County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	49%	41%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.1%	5.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,375	$44,942	—

Older residents in towns around McAlester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Longtown, OK	26 mi	1,111	48%
Wilburton, OK	27 mi	359	48%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	47%
Holdenville, OK	37 mi	865	41%
Henryetta, OK	38 mi	1,111	41%
Checotah, OK	41 mi	641	53%

Hospitals near McAlester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mcalester Regional Health Center	Mcalester, OK	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(918) 426-1800
Holdenville General Hospital	Holdenville, OK	36 mi	not rated	(405) 379-4200
Coal County General Hospital, Inc.	Coalgate, OK	37 mi	4 of 5	(580) 927-2327
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta	Henryetta, OK	39 mi	not rated	(918) 650-1511

Home health agencies serving McAlester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	81 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	110 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester	Mcalester, OK	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 429-0407
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496

Straight-line miles from the center of McAlester. 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 McAlester

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 McAlester: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to McAlester?

Mcalester Regional Health Center in Mcalester, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of McAlester (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (918) 426-1800. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve McAlester?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes McAlester ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Elara Caring Xx (5 of 5), Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in McAlester?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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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