Post-Surgery Care in Mission, KS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mission, KS: the local picture

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shawnee Mission)

26

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

1,917

residents 65 or older (19% of Mission)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission, about 2.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City (4.0 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 Mission. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mission compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Mission	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.5%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	5.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,430	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Mission

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roeland Park, KS	1.2 mi	1,080	20%
Fairway, KS	1.5 mi	510	24%
Merriam, KS	2.1 mi	2,070	23%
Mission Hills, KS	2.3 mi	856	17%
Prairie Village, KS	3.0 mi	5,101	24%
Shawnee, KS	8.0 mi	10,385	22%

Hospitals near Mission

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission	Shawnee Mission, KS	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(913) 676-2152
St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City	Kansas City, MO	4.0 mi	5 of 5	(816) 932-2000
Menorah Medical Center	Overland Park, KS	4.7 mi	3 of 5	(913) 498-6000
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill	Kansas City, MO	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(816) 404-1000

Home health agencies serving Mission

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	0.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	4.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	7.5 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	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Adventhealth Home Health	Shawnee Mission, KS	2.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 676-2163

Straight-line miles from the center of Mission. 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 Mission

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,286 monthly median income of Mission households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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 Mission: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mission?

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission, about 2.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Mission (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (913) 676-2152. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mission?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Mission ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mission?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,286 monthly median income of Mission households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

More near Mission

More senior care near Mission

Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mission

More for Mission families

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 Mission, KS