Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Pleasant Valley, MO
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 Pleasant Valley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Pleasant Valley, MO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Liberty Hospital in Liberty, about 3.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Nkc Health (6.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 26 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pleasant Valley. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Pleasant Valley compared with Clay County and Missouri
| Census figure | Pleasant Valley | Clay County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 33% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.2% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,188 | $57,117 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pleasant Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty, MO | 3.7 mi | 4,881 | 36% |
| Gladstone, MO | 4.2 mi | 5,586 | 32% |
| Sugar Creek, MO | 6.6 mi | 483 | 65% |
| North Kansas City, MO | 7.0 mi | 1,129 | 44% |
| Kansas City, MO | 7.4 mi | 73,248 | 33% |
| Riverside, MO | 8.7 mi | 502 | 23% |
Hospitals near Pleasant Valley
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hospital | Liberty, MO | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (816) 781-7200 |
| Nkc Health | North Kansas City, MO | 6.7 mi | 4 of 5 | (816) 691-2000 |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | Kansas City, MO | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | (816) 891-6000 |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City, MO | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | (816) 404-1000 |
Home health agencies serving Pleasant Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Home Care | Kansas City, MO | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home | Kansas City, MO | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 942-3958 |
| Faith Home Healthcare, Inc | Overland Park, KS | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 296-7636 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Overland Park, KS | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 906-0522 |
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 128 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Faith Home Healthcare | Gladstone, MO | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (913) 296-7636 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Valley. 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 Pleasant Valley
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 29% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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.
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 Pleasant Valley: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pleasant Valley?
Liberty Hospital in Liberty, about 3.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Pleasant Valley (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (816) 781-7200. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Pleasant Valley?
Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Pleasant Valley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5), HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Pleasant Valley?
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 29% of the $4,766 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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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