Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Siloam Springs, AR

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Siloam Springs for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Siloam Springs, AR: the local picture

0.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Siloam Springs)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Siloam Springs ZIP codes in their service area
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Benton County)
1,977
residents 65 or older (11% of Siloam Springs)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Siloam Springs. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Siloam Springs compared with Benton County and Arkansas

Census figureSiloam SpringsBenton CountyArkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability32%31%40%
Residents 65 or older11%14%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%22%29%
Households with no vehicle2.4%2.8%5.9%
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.5%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.5%7.9%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,734$61,303—

Older residents in towns around Siloam Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Gentry, AR5.6 mi68613%
Tontitown, AR16 mi1,12831%
Elm Springs, AR16 mi41432%
Centerton, AR17 mi1,58628%
Lincoln, AR18 mi37129%
Cave Springs, AR18 mi53225%

Hospitals near Siloam Springs

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Siloam Springs Regional HospitalSiloam Springs, AR0.4 mi3 of 5(479) 524-4141
Ozarks Community Hospital Of GravetteGravette, AR16 minot rated(479) 787-5291
Arkansas Children's Northwest, IncSpringdale, AR20 minot rated(479) 725-6800
Washington Regional Medical CenterFayetteville, AR21 mi4 of 5(479) 463-5113

Home health agencies serving Siloam Springs

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elite Home HealthSpringdale, AR20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(479) 756-5002
Adoration Home HealthVan Buren, AR52 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(479) 474-4892
Kindred At Home 1Fort Smith, AR59 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(479) 452-0424
Enhabit Home HealthSpringdale, AR20 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(479) 442-6363
Enhabit Home HealthSpringdale, AR20 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(479) 636-2611
Northwest Home HealthSpringdale, AR27 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(479) 751-1601

Straight-line miles from the center of Siloam Springs. 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 Siloam Springs

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 26% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Siloam Springs 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Siloam Springs: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Siloam Springs?

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Siloam Springs, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Siloam Springs (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (479) 524-4141. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Siloam Springs?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Siloam Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elite Home Health (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Kindred At Home 1 (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Siloam Springs?

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 26% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Siloam Springs 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.

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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