Post-Surgery Home Care in Republic, MO

Local figures

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

5.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Springfield)

10

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Greene County)

3,124

residents 65 or older (16% of Republic)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cox Medical Centers in Springfield, about 5.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lakeland Behavioral Health System (6.8 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 Republic. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Republic compared with Greene County and Missouri

Census figure	Republic	Greene County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.4%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,350	$49,891	—

Older residents in towns around Republic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Battlefield, MO	4.2 mi	1,200	27%
Springfield, MO	6.9 mi	27,514	38%
Willard, MO	8.6 mi	667	35%
Clever, MO	10.0 mi	235	44%
Nixa, MO	11 mi	3,758	28%
Ozark, MO	14 mi	3,268	30%

Hospitals near Republic

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cox Medical Centers	Springfield, MO	5.8 mi	3 of 5	(417) 269-6000
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	Springfield, MO	6.8 mi	not rated	(417) 865-5581
Mercy Hospital Springfield	Springfield, MO	8.9 mi	3 of 5	(417) 820-2000
Mercy Hospital Aurora	Aurora, MO	22 mi	not rated	(417) 678-2122

Home health agencies serving Republic

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	141 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	8.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Straight-line miles from the center of Republic. 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 Republic

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 36% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Republic 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 Republic: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Republic?

Cox Medical Centers in Springfield, about 5.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Republic (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (417) 269-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Republic?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Republic ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Republic?

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 36% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Republic 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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