Post-Surgery Home Care in Perryville, MO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Perryville, MO: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Perryville)

7

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Perry County)

1,370

residents 65 or older (16% of Perryville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Perry in Perryville, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memorial Hospital (14 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 Perryville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Perryville compared with Perry County and Missouri

Census figure	Perryville	Perry County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,422	$46,810	—

Older residents in towns around Perryville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chester, IL	14 mi	1,019	34%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	20 mi	1,326	32%
Fredericktown, MO	26 mi	891	54%
Jackson, MO	27 mi	2,688	32%
Sparta, IL	30 mi	1,035	63%
Murphysboro, IL	30 mi	1,462	44%

Hospitals near Perryville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Perry	Perryville, MO	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(573) 547-2536
Memorial Hospital	Chester, IL	14 mi	not rated	(618) 826-4581
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	19 mi	4 of 5	(573) 883-2751
Parkland Health Center	Farmington, MO	29 mi	4 of 5	(573) 431-6005

Home health agencies serving Perryville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	104 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009

Straight-line miles from the center of Perryville. 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 Perryville

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 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville 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.

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 Perryville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Perryville?

Mercy Hospital Perry in Perryville, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Perryville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 547-2536. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Perryville?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Perryville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Evertrue Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Perryville?

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 40% of the $3,452 monthly median income of Perryville 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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