Post-Surgery Home Care in Myrtle Creek, OR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Myrtle Creek, OR: the local picture

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roseburg)

1

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Douglas County)

740

residents 65 or older (21% of Myrtle Creek)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, about 18 mi away in a straight line, followed by Va Roseburg Healthcare System (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 1 certified home health agency whose service area includes Myrtle Creek. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Myrtle Creek compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Myrtle Creek	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	34%
Residents 65 or older	21%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,948	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Myrtle Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tri-City, OR	2.6 mi	1,123	55%
Winston, OR	9.9 mi	1,382	47%
Green, OR	10 mi	1,660	37%
Roseburg, OR	14 mi	5,163	50%
Roseburg North, OR	17 mi	1,237	54%
Sutherlin, OR	25 mi	2,182	40%

Hospitals near Myrtle Creek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center	Roseburg, OR	18 mi	4 of 5	(541) 673-0611
Va Roseburg Healthcare System	Roseburg, OR	18 mi	not rated	(541) 440-1000

Home health agencies serving Myrtle Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roseburg, OR	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 440-3052

Straight-line miles from the center of Myrtle Creek. 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 Myrtle Creek

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,746 monthly median income of Myrtle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Myrtle Creek: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Myrtle Creek?

Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Myrtle Creek (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 673-0611. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Myrtle Creek?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Myrtle Creek ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Myrtle Creek?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,746 monthly median income of Myrtle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Myrtle Creek, OR