Warren, Arkansas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Warren, AR

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Warren, AR: the local picture

0.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Warren)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Warren ZIP codes in their service area
53%
of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Bradley County)
804
residents 65 or older (15% of Warren)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Warren. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Warren compared with Bradley County and Arkansas

Census figureWarrenBradley CountyArkansas
Residents 65+ with a disability53%55%40%
Residents 65 or older15%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone47%35%29%
Households with no vehicle11%9.3%5.9%
Residents 85 or older1.4%2.0%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%23%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$33,173$33,457—

Older residents in towns around Warren

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Monticello, AR16 mi1,40538%
Fordyce, AR25 mi82468%
Hamburg, AR31 mi32657%
North Crossett, AR31 mi49156%
Crossett, AR34 mi1,17356%
Dumas, AR38 mi84242%

Hospitals near Warren

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Bradley County Medical CenterWarren, AR0.6 minot rated(870) 226-3731
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew CountyMonticello, AR16 mi2 of 5(870) 367-2411
Dallas County Medical CenterFordyce, AR25 minot rated(870) 352-6300
Ashley County Medical CenterCrossett, AR32 mi4 of 5(870) 364-4111

Home health agencies serving Warren

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Kindred At HomeMonticello, AR16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(870) 412-4610
Bradley County Medical Center Home Health AgencyWarren, AR0.6 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(870) 226-3790
Elite Home HealthFordyce, AR25 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(870) 352-2603
Baptist Health Home Health Network-Drew CountyMonticello, AR16 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(870) 367-1154
Aaa Southeast AR Drew CoMonticello, AR16 minot ratednursing, physical therapy, home health aides(870) 367-9873
Area Agency On Aging Of Se AR IncStar City, AR26 minot ratednursing, physical therapy, home health aides(870) 543-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Warren. 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 Warren

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,764 monthly median income of Warren households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Warren: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Warren?

Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Warren (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (870) 226-3731. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Warren?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Warren ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Bradley County Medical Center Home Health Agency (3.5 of 5), Elite Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Warren?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,764 monthly median income of Warren households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 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; 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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