Post-Surgery Care in Neosho, MO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Neosho, MO: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Neosho)

6

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Newton County)

1,968

residents 65 or older (15% of Neosho)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Hospital Joplin (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Neosho. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Neosho compared with Newton County and Missouri

Census figure	Neosho	Newton County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.9%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,551	$50,344	—

Older residents in towns around Neosho

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Granby, MO	8.1 mi	353	46%
Anderson, MO	14 mi	379	37%
Joplin, MO	17 mi	10,195	41%
Webb City, MO	21 mi	1,788	33%
Carthage, MO	21 mi	2,055	49%
Galena, KS	21 mi	480	37%

Hospitals near Neosho

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Freeman Neosho Hospital	Neosho, MO	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(417) 451-1234
Mercy Hospital Joplin	Joplin, MO	16 mi	1 of 5	(417) 781-2727
Freeman Health System - Freeman West	Joplin, MO	16 mi	2 of 5	(417) 347-1111
Mercy Hospital Carthage	Carthage, MO	22 mi	4 of 5	(417) 358-8121

Home health agencies serving Neosho

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Angels Care Home Health	Joplin, MO	19 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(417) 726-4666
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	66 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Neosho. 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 Neosho

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Neosho: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Neosho?

Freeman Neosho Hospital in Neosho, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Neosho (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (417) 451-1234. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Neosho?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Neosho ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Freeman Home Care Services (4 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Neosho?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

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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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