Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Tishomingo, OK

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 Tishomingo for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Tishomingo, OK: the local picture

1.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tishomingo)
17
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tishomingo ZIP codes in their service area
53%
of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Johnston County)
322
residents 65 or older (10% of Tishomingo)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc in Tishomingo, about 1.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Alliancehealth Madill (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Tishomingo. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Tishomingo compared with Johnston County and Oklahoma

Census figureTishomingoJohnston CountyOklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability53%53%41%
Residents 65 or older10%19%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%30%30%
Households with no vehicle14%5.7%5.6%
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.4%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)27%14%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$26,659$45,313—

Older residents in towns around Tishomingo

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Madill, OK12 mi61351%
Durant, OK24 mi2,98044%
Sulphur, OK25 mi91337%
Calera, OK26 mi31156%
Ardmore, OK26 mi4,08547%
Davis, OK31 mi54948%

Hospitals near Tishomingo

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mercy Hospital Tishomingo IncTishomingo, OK1.9 minot rated(580) 371-2327
Alliancehealth MadillMadill, OK12 minot rated(580) 795-3384
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital AuthoritySulphur, OK25 mi4 of 5(580) 622-2161
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, IncArdmore, OK29 mi4 of 5(580) 223-5400

Home health agencies serving Tishomingo

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of DurantDurant, OK23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health XDurant, OK23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring XxiiiAda, OK37 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 332-2720
Amedisys Home HealthDurant, OK23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(580) 317-8079
Ideal Home Care, L.P.Ardmore, OK29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 226-2323
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Ada, LLCAda, OK37 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(580) 436-3322

Straight-line miles from the center of Tishomingo. 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 Tishomingo

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,222 monthly median income of Tishomingo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Tishomingo: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Tishomingo?

Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc in Tishomingo, about 1.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Tishomingo (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (580) 371-2327. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Tishomingo?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Tishomingo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health X (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring Xxiii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Tishomingo?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,222 monthly median income of Tishomingo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 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 (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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