Post-Surgery Home Care in University, MS

Local figures

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

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oxford)

0

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

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University)

$11.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in Mississippi (BLS, May 2025)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford, about 3.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Panola Medical Center (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for University ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.

University compared with Lafayette County and Mississippi

Census figure	University	Lafayette County	Mississippi
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%

Older residents in towns around University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oxford, MS	1.0 mi	3,682	26%
Water Valley, MS	15 mi	637	26%
Batesville, MS	22 mi	1,114	46%
Holly Springs, MS	29 mi	973	45%
Senatobia, MS	30 mi	1,295	22%
New Albany, MS	31 mi	1,427	49%

Hospitals near University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS	Oxford, MS	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(662) 232-8100
Panola Medical Center	Batesville, MS	24 mi	not rated	(662) 563-5611
Highland Hills Medical Center	Senatobia, MS	27 mi	not rated	(662) 612-0311
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County	New Albany, MS	32 mi	4 of 5	(662) 538-7631

Straight-line miles from the center of University. 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 University

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. 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 University: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to University?

Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford, about 3.9 mi in a straight line from the center of University (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 232-8100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve University?

Medicare’s file lists none for University ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does post-surgery care cost in University?

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. 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 (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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