Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sunset, LA
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 Sunset for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Sunset, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, about 7.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Acadia St Landry (9.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sunset. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Sunset compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Sunset | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 19% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.3% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 34% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 25% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,765 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sunset
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro, LA | 6.6 mi | 1,694 | 46% |
| Opelousas, LA | 8.3 mi | 2,586 | 35% |
| Church Point, LA | 9.1 mi | 816 | 29% |
| Scott, LA | 12 mi | 1,671 | 34% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 13 mi | 1,376 | 38% |
| Lafayette, LA | 14 mi | 21,014 | 34% |
Hospitals near Sunset
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas General Health System | Opelousas, LA | 7.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (337) 948-3011 |
| Acadia St Landry | Church Point, LA | 9.6 mi | not rated | (337) 684-5435 |
| Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics | Lafayette, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 261-6000 |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 289-7991 |
Home health agencies serving Sunset
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 7.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
| First Option Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 235-9741 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sunset. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Sunset
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Sunset: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sunset?
Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, about 7.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Sunset (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (337) 948-3011. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Sunset?
Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Sunset ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana (5 of 5), Lamm Family Care Home Health (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Sunset?
At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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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- Post-Surgery Care in Breaux Bridge, LA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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