Post-Surgery Home Care in Warrenton, MO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Warrenton, MO: the local picture

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Troy)

17

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Warren County)

1,425

residents 65 or older (16% of Warrenton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, about 16 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ssm St Joseph Hospital West (19 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 Warrenton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Warrenton compared with Warren County and Missouri

Census figure	Warrenton	Warren County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.1%	6.6%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$56,458	—

Older residents in towns around Warrenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wright City, MO	5.6 mi	799	35%
Troy, MO	14 mi	2,050	50%
Moscow Mills, MO	14 mi	389	52%
Wentzville, MO	14 mi	6,519	35%
New Haven, MO	15 mi	506	50%
Lake St. Louis, MO	19 mi	3,712	28%

Hospitals near Warrenton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Lincoln	Troy, MO	16 mi	not rated	(636) 528-8551
Ssm St Joseph Hospital West	Lake Saint Louis, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	(636) 625-5200
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	20 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Progress West Hospital	Ofallon, MO	23 mi	4 of 5	(636) 344-2273

Home health agencies serving Warrenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healthy Family Home Care, LLC	Ellisville, MO	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 594-2332
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 695-4330
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrenton. 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 Warrenton

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Warrenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Warrenton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Warrenton?

Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of Warrenton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (636) 528-8551. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Warrenton?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Warrenton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Healthy Family Home Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Warrenton?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Warrenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

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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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