Post-Surgery Home Care in Meridian, MS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Meridian, MS: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Meridian)

8

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

44%

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

6,205

residents 65 or older (18% of Meridian)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus (2.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Meridian. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Meridian compared with Lauderdale County and Mississippi

Census figure	Meridian	Lauderdale County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	41%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.5%	6.3%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,359	$40,877	—

Older residents in towns around Meridian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newton, MS	27 mi	714	52%
Livingston, AL	33 mi	350	42%
Philadelphia, MS	37 mi	1,135	40%
Pearl River, MS	43 mi	598	56%
Forest, MS	46 mi	700	50%
Waynesboro, MS	49 mi	850	48%

Hospitals near Meridian

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner Rush Hospital	Meridian, MS	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(601) 483-0011
Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus	Meridian, MS	2.7 mi	not rated	(601) 484-3590
Anderson Regional Medical Center	Meridian, MS	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(601) 553-6000
Ochsner Watkins Hospital	Quitman, MS	22 mi	not rated	(601) 776-6925

Home health agencies serving Meridian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	220 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367

Straight-line miles from the center of Meridian. 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 Meridian

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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.

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 Meridian: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Meridian?

Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Meridian (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (601) 483-0011. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Meridian?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Meridian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Meridian?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Meridian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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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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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