Post-Surgery Home Care in Okmulgee, OK

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Okmulgee, OK: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Okmulgee)

26

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Okmulgee County)

1,885

residents 65 or older (17% of Okmulgee)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center in Okmulgee, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta (12 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 Okmulgee. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Okmulgee compared with Okmulgee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Okmulgee	Okmulgee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	47%	41%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.6%	5.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,000	$47,245	—

Older residents in towns around Okmulgee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Henryetta, OK	13 mi	1,111	41%
Bixby, OK	23 mi	3,897	31%
Glenpool, OK	23 mi	1,565	40%
Kiefer, OK	23 mi	205	28%
Okemah, OK	24 mi	544	41%
Jenks, OK	26 mi	2,773	27%

Hospitals near Okmulgee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center	Okmulgee, OK	0.9 mi	not rated	(918) 756-4233
Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta	Henryetta, OK	12 mi	not rated	(918) 650-1511
Creek Nation Community Hospital	Okemah, OK	24 mi	not rated	(918) 623-1424
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	26 mi	3 of 5	(918) 682-5501

Home health agencies serving Okmulgee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Amedisys Home Health	Bartlesville, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 333-2802
Saint Francis Home Health	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 488-6888
Choice Homecare Of Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 682-9172

Straight-line miles from the center of Okmulgee. 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 Okmulgee

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Okmulgee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Okmulgee: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Okmulgee?

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center in Okmulgee, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Okmulgee (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (918) 756-4233. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Okmulgee?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Okmulgee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma (4.5 of 5), A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Okmulgee?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Okmulgee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Okmulgee

More senior care near Okmulgee

Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities

Other care in Okmulgee

More for Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee, OK