Post-Surgery Home Care in Pocahontas, AR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Pocahontas, AR: the local picture

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pocahontas)

10

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Randolph County)

1,408

residents 65 or older (19% of Pocahontas)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lawrence Memorial Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pocahontas. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Pocahontas compared with Randolph County and Arkansas

Census figure	Pocahontas	Randolph County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	40%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.4%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,692	$36,085	—

Older residents in towns around Pocahontas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walnut Ridge, AR	12 mi	1,020	53%
Hoxie, AR	16 mi	494	70%
Corning, AR	24 mi	758	26%
Bono, AR	26 mi	172	53%
Paragould, AR	30 mi	4,624	42%
Cherokee Village, AR	33 mi	1,626	34%

Hospitals near Pocahontas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center	Pocahontas, AR	2.0 mi	not rated	(870) 892-6000
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	17 mi	not rated	(870) 886-1200
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center	Paragould, AR	29 mi	2 of 5	(870) 239-7000
St Bernards Medical Center	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	1 of 5	(870) 972-4100

Home health agencies serving Pocahontas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Adoration Home Health	Batesville, AR	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(502) 630-7138
Uams Health-Home Health	Searcy, AR	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(501) 268-2292
St Bernards Home Care	Jonesboro, AR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 207-7400
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
AR Meth Med Ctr Hh	Paragould, AR	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 239-7152

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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.

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 Pocahontas: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pocahontas?

St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Pocahontas (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (870) 892-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Pocahontas?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Pocahontas ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Uams Health-Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Pocahontas?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,724 monthly median income of Pocahontas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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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