Post-Surgery Home Care in Osage Beach, MO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Osage Beach, MO: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Osage Beach)

8

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Camden County)

1,595

residents 65 or older (33% of Osage Beach)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Hospital Lebanon (31 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Osage Beach. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Osage Beach compared with Camden County and Missouri

Census figure	Osage Beach	Camden County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	33%	30%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	2.8%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,294	$53,061	—

Older residents in towns around Osage Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Camdenton, MO	10 mi	457	53%
Eldon, MO	15 mi	1,058	52%
Versailles, MO	23 mi	715	70%
Waynesville, MO	32 mi	934	51%
Lebanon, MO	32 mi	2,587	56%
California, MO	34 mi	862	44%

Hospitals near Osage Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lake Regional Health System	Osage Beach, MO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(573) 348-8000
Mercy Hospital Lebanon	Lebanon, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	(417) 533-6100
Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	3 of 5	(573) 681-3000
General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	39 mi	not rated	(573) 596-0035

Home health agencies serving Osage Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	57 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Central Missouri Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(573) 681-3777
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Capital Region Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 632-5750

Straight-line miles from the center of Osage Beach. 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 Osage Beach

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Osage Beach: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Osage Beach?

Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Osage Beach (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 348-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Osage Beach?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Osage Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Central Missouri Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Osage Beach?

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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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