Post-Surgery Home Care in Alexandria, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Alexandria, KY: the local picture

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cincinnati)

7

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Campbell County)

1,808

residents 65 or older (17% of Alexandria)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, about 6.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Elizabeth Ft Thomas (8.5 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 Alexandria. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Alexandria compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Alexandria	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.7%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,732	$53,925	—

Older residents in towns around Alexandria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Claryville, KY	4.0 mi	573	32%
Cold Spring, KY	4.3 mi	1,922	21%
New Richmond, OH	5.6 mi	484	43%
Highland Heights, KY	6.1 mi	1,021	48%
Salem Heights, OH	6.8 mi	594	30%
Taylor Mill, KY	6.8 mi	1,161	33%

Hospitals near Alexandria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(513) 624-4500
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	8.5 mi	5 of 5	(859) 572-3100
St Elizabeth Edgewood	Edgewood, KY	10 mi	5 of 5	(859) 301-2000
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	(513) 584-1000

Home health agencies serving Alexandria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky	Crestview Hills, KY	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(859) 441-7999
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky	Fort Wright, KY	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022
Personal Touch Home Care Of KY, Inc.	Florence, KY	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 441-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexandria. 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 Alexandria

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Alexandria: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Alexandria?

Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, about 6.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Alexandria (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (513) 624-4500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Alexandria?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Alexandria ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Elizabeth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Alexandria?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Alexandria, KY