Post-Surgery Care in Pevely, MO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crystal City)

18

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Jefferson County)

811

residents 65 or older (13% of Pevely)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, about 4.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Hospital South (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pevely. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Pevely compared with Jefferson County and Missouri

Census figure	Pevely	Jefferson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	3.7%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,824	$57,683	—

Older residents in towns around Pevely

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Herculaneum, MO	2.1 mi	814	33%
Barnhart, MO	3.4 mi	659	38%
Imperial, MO	4.6 mi	649	37%
Crystal City, MO	4.6 mi	961	36%
Festus, MO	4.8 mi	2,090	43%
Arnold, MO	9.7 mi	4,078	41%

Hospitals near Pevely

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Jefferson	Crystal City, MO	4.1 mi	4 of 5	(636) 933-1000
Mercy Hospital South	Saint Louis, MO	14 mi	2 of 5	(314) 525-1000
Ssm St Clare Health Center	Fenton, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	(636) 496-2000
Missouri Baptist Medical Center	Saint Louis, MO	23 mi	5 of 5	(314) 996-5000

Home health agencies serving Pevely

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	78 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	9.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
St Luke's Home Health Services	Chesterfield, MO	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 205-6612

Straight-line miles from the center of Pevely. 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 Pevely

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 76% of the $1,819 monthly median income of Pevely 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 Pevely: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pevely?

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, about 4.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Pevely (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (636) 933-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Pevely?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Pevely ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Evertrue Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aw Health Care (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Pevely?

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 76% of the $1,819 monthly median income of Pevely 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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