Post-Surgery Home Care in New Haven, MO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Haven, MO: the local picture

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Washington)

7

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

50%

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

506

residents 65 or older (15% of New Haven)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hermann Area District Hospital (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Haven. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Haven compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	New Haven	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	3.8%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,500	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around New Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Washington, MO	12 mi	3,040	31%
Warrenton, MO	15 mi	1,425	43%
Union, MO	17 mi	1,585	35%
Wright City, MO	19 mi	799	35%
Villa Ridge, MO	21 mi	469	42%
St. Clair, MO	22 mi	776	57%

Hospitals near New Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Hermann Area District Hospital	Hermann, MO	15 mi	not rated	(573) 486-2191
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital	Sullivan, MO	26 mi	2 of 5	(573) 468-4186
Ssm St Joseph Hospital West	Lake Saint Louis, MO	27 mi	3 of 5	(636) 625-5200

Home health agencies serving New Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550

Straight-line miles from the center of New Haven. 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 New Haven

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 28% of the $4,958 monthly median income of New Haven 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 New Haven: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Haven?

Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of New Haven (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (636) 239-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Haven?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes New Haven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in New Haven?

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 28% of the $4,958 monthly median income of New Haven 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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