Pass Christian, Mississippi

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Pass Christian, MS

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Pass Christian for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Pass Christian, MS: the local picture

12 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gulfport)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pass Christian ZIP codes in their service area
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Harrison County)
1,364
residents 65 or older (22% of Pass Christian)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Memorial Hospital At Gulfport in Gulfport, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Singing River Gulfport (13 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 Pass Christian. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Pass Christian compared with Harrison County and Mississippi

Census figurePass ChristianHarrison CountyMississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability40%44%41%
Residents 65 or older22%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%30%30%
Households with no vehicle2.1%6.5%6.3%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.5%13%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$73,491$52,006—

Older residents in towns around Pass Christian

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Long Beach, MS5.2 mi3,43442%
Bay St. Louis, MS7.1 mi2,86927%
Diamondhead, MS8.0 mi2,68727%
Waveland, MS9.4 mi1,42442%
Gulfport, MS12 mi11,91647%
Biloxi, MS20 mi7,92039%

Hospitals near Pass Christian

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Memorial Hospital At GulfportGulfport, MS12 mi3 of 5(228) 867-4000
Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS13 mi2 of 5(228) 575-7000
Ochsner Medical Center-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS14 mi3 of 5(228) 467-8600
Va Gulf Coast Healthcare SystemBiloxi, MS18 mi5 of 5(228) 523-5000

Home health agencies serving Pass Christian

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home HealthGulfport, MS13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 831-9821
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MSDiberville, MS22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring GroupGulfport, MS13 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(228) 604-2155
Mississippi Homecare Of PicayunePicayune, MS31 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 749-9101
Deaconess Homecare- Region ILaurel, MS96 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(601) 649-2231
Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf CoastGulfport, MS13 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(228) 762-9355

Straight-line miles from the center of Pass Christian. 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 Pass Christian

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $6,124 monthly median income of Pass Christian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Pass Christian: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pass Christian?

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport in Gulfport, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Pass Christian (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (228) 867-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Pass Christian?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Pass Christian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS (4 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Pass Christian?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $6,124 monthly median income of Pass Christian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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