Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Pearl River, LA
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 Pearl River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Pearl River, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, about 6.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Highland Community Hospital (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 24 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pearl River. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Pearl River compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 26% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,250 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pearl River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | 6.0 mi | 6,098 | 47% |
| Nicholson, MS | 8.6 mi | 433 | 36% |
| Eden Isle, LA | 11 mi | 1,989 | 42% |
| Lacombe, LA | 11 mi | 1,403 | 30% |
| Picayune, MS | 12 mi | 2,353 | 52% |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MS | 16 mi | 707 | 24% |
Hospitals near Pearl River
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell, LA | 6.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (985) 643-2200 |
| Highland Community Hospital | Picayune, MS | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | (601) 358-9400 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | (228) 467-8600 |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (985) 898-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Pearl River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 549-0865 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Pearl River
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Pearl River: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pearl River?
Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, about 6.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Pearl River (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (985) 643-2200. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Pearl River?
Medicare lists 24 certified agencies whose service area includes Pearl River ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Mercy Home Health Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Pearl River?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Slidell, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Nicholson, MS
- Post-Surgery Care in Eden Isle, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Lacombe, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Picayune, MS
- Post-Surgery Care in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
- Post-Surgery Care in Abita Springs, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Mandeville, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Waveland, MS
- Post-Surgery Care in Covington, LA
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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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