Post-Surgery Care in Vienna, GA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Vienna, GA: the local picture

9.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cordele)

2

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Dooly County)

733

residents 65 or older (25% of Vienna)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, about 9.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Taylor Regional Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Vienna. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Vienna compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Vienna	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.3%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	7.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,606	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Vienna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cordele, GA	9.5 mi	1,594	63%
Unadilla, GA	12 mi	370	70%
Montezuma, GA	20 mi	548	38%
Hawkinsville, GA	23 mi	777	50%
Americus, GA	26 mi	2,362	31%
Perry, GA	27 mi	3,312	36%

Hospitals near Vienna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crisp Regional Hospital	Cordele, GA	9.4 mi	2 of 5	(229) 276-3100
Taylor Regional Hospital	Hawkinsville, GA	21 mi	not rated	(478) 783-0200
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center	Americus, GA	30 mi	3 of 5	(229) 931-1280
Bleckley Memorial Hospital	Cochran, GA	34 mi	not rated	(478) 934-6211

Home health agencies serving Vienna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	9.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690

Straight-line miles from the center of Vienna. 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 Vienna

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Vienna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Vienna: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Vienna?

Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, about 9.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Vienna (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (229) 276-3100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Vienna?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Vienna ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Macon (4 of 5), Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Vienna?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,051 monthly median income of Vienna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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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