Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Vivian, 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 Vivian for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Vivian, LA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Vivian. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Vivian compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Vivian | Caddo Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 67% | 39% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 35% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 16% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $32,404 | $43,994 | — |
Older residents in towns around Vivian
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, LA | 19 mi | 360 | 28% |
| Blanchard, LA | 19 mi | 396 | 39% |
| Atlanta, TX | 20 mi | 1,140 | 48% |
| Red Chute, LA | 30 mi | 905 | 26% |
| Shreveport, LA | 30 mi | 32,214 | 41% |
| Greenwood, LA | 30 mi | 898 | 25% |
Hospitals near Vivian
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Caddo Medical Center | Vivian, LA | 2.9 mi | not rated | (318) 375-3235 |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 675-5058 |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport, LA | 29 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 212-4000 |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | Shreveport, LA | 29 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 424-6037 |
Home health agencies serving Vivian
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bossier City, LA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 742-4026 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Shreveport, LA | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 865-8865 |
| Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC | Sibley, LA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 371-3673 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Bossier City, LA | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 752-4662 |
| Louisiana Homecare/ Springhill | Springhill, LA | 32 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (318) 539-5980 |
| Trucare Home Health West, LLC | Shreveport, LA | 33 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 281-0078 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Vivian. 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 Vivian
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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 Vivian: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Vivian?
North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Vivian (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (318) 375-3235. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Vivian?
Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Vivian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Vivian?
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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 nearby cities
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- Post-Surgery Care in Shreveport, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Greenwood, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Bossier City, LA
- Post-Surgery Care in Marshall, TX
- Post-Surgery Care in Springhill, LA
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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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