Post-Surgery Home Care in Amsterdam, NY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Amsterdam, NY: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Amsterdam)

4

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Montgomery County)

3,550

residents 65 or older (20% of Amsterdam)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Marys Healthcare in Amsterdam, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Nathan Littauer Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Amsterdam. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Amsterdam compared with Montgomery County and New York

Census figure	Amsterdam	Montgomery County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	36%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,434	$46,083	—

Older residents in towns around Amsterdam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Johnstown, NY	10 mi	1,740	29%
Gloversville, NY	11 mi	2,681	33%
Scotia, NY	14 mi	1,411	43%
East Glenville, NY	14 mi	2,816	29%
Rotterdam, NY	16 mi	4,130	25%
Schenectady, NY	16 mi	10,375	34%

Hospitals near Amsterdam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Marys Healthcare	Amsterdam, NY	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(518) 842-1900
Nathan Littauer Hospital	Gloversville, NY	11 mi	2 of 5	(518) 725-8621
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	16 mi	3 of 5	(518) 243-4196
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	Cobleskill, NY	24 mi	4 of 5	(518) 254-3456

Home health agencies serving Amsterdam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ballston Lake, NY	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 899-1158
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association	Troy, NY	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 274-6200
Marquis Certified Home Care, LLC	Albany, NY	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 216-0100
Vna Home Health	Albany, NY	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 489-2681

Straight-line miles from the center of Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Amsterdam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Amsterdam: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Amsterdam?

St Marys Healthcare in Amsterdam, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Amsterdam (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (518) 842-1900. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Amsterdam?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Amsterdam ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association (5 of 5), Marquis Certified Home Care, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Amsterdam?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Amsterdam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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