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

Local figures

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

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rolla)

7

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Phelps County)

2,865

residents 65 or older (14% of Rolla)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) (23 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 Rolla. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Rolla compared with Phelps County and Missouri

Census figure	Rolla	Phelps County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,317	$47,348	—

Older residents in towns around Rolla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. James, MO	8.9 mi	898	53%
Cuba, MO	21 mi	540	54%
St. Robert, MO	23 mi	700	39%
Fort Leonard Wood, MO	24 mi	48	29%
Salem, MO	25 mi	1,025	62%
Waynesville, MO	26 mi	934	51%

Hospitals near Rolla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Phelps County Regional Medical Center	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	2 of 5	(573) 458-8899
General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	23 mi	not rated	(573) 596-0035
Salem Memorial District Hospital	Salem, MO	26 mi	4 of 5	(573) 729-6626
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital	Sullivan, MO	38 mi	2 of 5	(573) 468-4186

Home health agencies serving Rolla

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Central Missouri Home Health	Jefferson City, MO	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(573) 681-3777
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	86 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	75 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786
Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice	Rolla, MO	0.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 364-2425

Straight-line miles from the center of Rolla. 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 Rolla

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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 Rolla: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Rolla?

Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Rolla (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 458-8899. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Rolla?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Rolla ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Central Missouri Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Rolla?

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 41% of the $3,360 monthly median income of Rolla 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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