Post-Surgery Care in Parsons, KS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Parsons, KS: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Parsons)

3

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Labette County)

1,942

residents 65 or older (21% of Parsons)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Labette Health in Parsons, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Hospital Columbus (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Parsons. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Parsons compared with Labette County and Kansas

Census figure	Parsons	Labette County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	50%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	39%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.3%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,771	$45,019	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Neodesha, KS	24 mi	410	44%
Chanute, KS	26 mi	1,569	36%
Columbus, KS	26 mi	596	50%
Independence, KS	26 mi	1,589	43%
Girard, KS	26 mi	597	39%
Coffeyville, KS	30 mi	1,498	53%

Hospitals near Parsons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Labette Health	Parsons, KS	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(620) 421-4880
Mercy Hospital Columbus	Columbus, KS	24 mi	not rated	(620) 429-2545
Wilson Medical Center	Neodesha, KS	24 mi	not rated	(620) 325-2611
Girard Medical Center	Girard, KS	26 mi	2 of 5	(620) 724-8291

Home health agencies serving Parsons

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Labette Home Health	Parsons, KS	0.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 820-5144
Angels Care Home Health	Chanute, KS	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 432-0025

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Parsons: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Parsons?

Labette Health in Parsons, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Parsons (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (620) 421-4880. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Parsons?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Parsons ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Town Health Care (3.5 of 5), Labette Home Health (3 of 5), Angels Care Home Health (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Parsons?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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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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