Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Yazoo City, MS
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 Yazoo City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Yazoo City, MS: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo in Yazoo City, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Holmes County Hospital And Clinics (27 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Yazoo City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Yazoo City compared with Yazoo County and Mississippi
| Census figure | Yazoo City | Yazoo County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 48% | 41% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 34% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 27% | 18% | 6.3% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 27% | 16% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $21,808 | $33,190 | — |
Older residents in towns around Yazoo City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, MS | 28 mi | 1,666 | 33% |
| Gluckstadt, MS | 29 mi | 198 | 21% |
| Madison, MS | 31 mi | 4,528 | 24% |
| Ridgeland, MS | 34 mi | 3,588 | 27% |
| Clinton, MS | 35 mi | 3,950 | 35% |
| Jackson, MS | 39 mi | 22,008 | 39% |
Hospitals near Yazoo City
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | 0.3 mi | not rated | (662) 746-2261 |
| Holmes County Hospital And Clinics | Lexington, MS | 27 mi | not rated | (662) 834-1321 |
| Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital | Rolling Fork, MS | 28 mi | not rated | (662) 873-4395 |
| Merit Health Madison | Canton, MS | 29 mi | 3 of 5 | (601) 855-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Yazoo City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care Mississippi | Indianola, MS | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (662) 887-1202 |
| Adoration Home Health | Vicksburg, MS | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 619-3670 |
| Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson | Clinton, MS | 36 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 961-4367 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Flowood, MS | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 362-7801 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Vicksburg, MS | 45 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 638-6606 |
| Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLC | Ridgeland, MS | 35 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (601) 855-2400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Yazoo City. 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 Yazoo City
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, which is 55% of the $1,817 monthly median income of Yazoo City households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
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 Yazoo City: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Yazoo City?
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo in Yazoo City, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Yazoo City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (662) 746-2261. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Yazoo City?
Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Yazoo City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care Mississippi (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Yazoo City?
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, which is 55% of the $1,817 monthly median income of Yazoo City households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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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