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

Local figures

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

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sedalia)

7

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Pettis County)

3,738

residents 65 or older (17% of Sedalia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, about 0.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Western Missouri Medical Center (27 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 Sedalia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sedalia compared with Pettis County and Missouri

Census figure	Sedalia	Pettis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	7.3%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,548	$47,397	—

Older residents in towns around Sedalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whiteman AFB, MO	17 mi	0	—
Knob Noster, MO	18 mi	309	38%
Windsor, MO	20 mi	410	33%
Tipton, MO	25 mi	415	30%
Warrensburg, MO	27 mi	2,189	38%
Versailles, MO	28 mi	715	70%

Hospitals near Sedalia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bothwell Regional Health Center	Sedalia, MO	0.7 mi	4 of 5	(660) 826-8833
Western Missouri Medical Center	Warrensburg, MO	27 mi	4 of 5	(660) 747-2500
Fitzgibbon Hospital	Marshall, MO	32 mi	2 of 5	(660) 886-7431
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital	Clinton, MO	36 mi	3 of 5	(660) 885-5511

Home health agencies serving Sedalia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Fitzgibbon Community Home Health	Marshall, MO	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 831-3293
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Johnson County Community Health Services	Warrensburg, MO	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(660) 747-6121

Straight-line miles from the center of Sedalia. 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 Sedalia

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 44% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Sedalia 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 Sedalia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sedalia?

Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, about 0.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Sedalia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (660) 826-8833. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sedalia?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sedalia?

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 44% of the $3,129 monthly median income of Sedalia 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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