Post-Surgery Home Care in Southaven, MS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Southaven, MS: the local picture

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Southaven)

7

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in DeSoto County)

7,431

residents 65 or older (13% of Southaven)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, about 2.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital (7.0 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 Southaven. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Southaven compared with DeSoto County and Mississippi

Census figure	Southaven	DeSoto County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	41%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.8%	6.3%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.7%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,531	$60,365	—

Older residents in towns around Southaven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Horn Lake, MS	4.1 mi	2,935	37%
Bridgetown, MS	5.9 mi	267	29%
Hernando, MS	7.1 mi	3,087	37%
Olive Branch, MS	7.7 mi	6,291	34%
Memphis, TN	11 mi	89,268	35%
Germantown, TN	14 mi	9,854	23%

Hospitals near Southaven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto	Southaven, MS	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(662) 772-4000
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital	Olive Branch, MS	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(662) 932-9000
Delta Specialty Hospital	Memphis, TN	7.5 mi	not rated	(901) 369-8100
Crestwyn Behavioral Health	Memphis, TN	11 mi	not rated	(901) 457-5667

Home health agencies serving Southaven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	100 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420
Vitalcaring Group	Cleveland, MS	94 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(662) 756-4676
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	181 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Homechoice Health Services - Hernando	Hernando, MS	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 952-8400
Baptist Home Care And Hospice North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 578-8402
Methodist Alliance Home Care	Memphis, TN	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 516-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of Southaven. 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 Southaven

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,211 monthly median income of Southaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Southaven: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Southaven?

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto in Southaven, about 2.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Southaven (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 772-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Southaven?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Southaven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood (4.5 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (4 of 5), Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Southaven?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,211 monthly median income of Southaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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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