Post-Surgery Home Care in Scottsboro, AL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Scottsboro, AL: the local picture

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Scottsboro)

12

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Jackson County)

3,627

residents 65 or older (23% of Scottsboro)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, about 9.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Dekalb Regional Medical Center (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Scottsboro. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Scottsboro compared with Jackson County and Alabama

Census figure	Scottsboro	Jackson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	38%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.9%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,904	$43,363	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rainsville, AL	16 mi	1,430	31%
Henagar, AL	18 mi	402	33%
New Hope, AL	22 mi	291	35%
Guntersville, AL	22 mi	1,892	37%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	23 mi	339	33%
Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	2,311	37%

Hospitals near Scottsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Highlands Medical Center	Scottsboro, AL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(256) 259-4444
Dekalb Regional Medical Center	Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	2 of 5	(256) 845-3150
Huntsville Hospital	Huntsville, AL	30 mi	3 of 5	(256) 265-1000
Crestwood Medical Center	Huntsville, AL	30 mi	3 of 5	(256) 429-4000

Home health agencies serving Scottsboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Huntsville, AL	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 881-3266
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne	Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 524-2411
Medical Centers Homecare	Albertville, AL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 878-5811
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsboro. 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 Scottsboro

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Scottsboro: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Scottsboro?

Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, about 9.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Scottsboro (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (256) 259-4444. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Scottsboro?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Scottsboro ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Scottsboro?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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