Post-Surgery Home Care in Archbold, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Archbold, OH: the local picture

8.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wauseon)

11

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Fulton County)

1,021

residents 65 or older (23% of Archbold)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, about 8.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Henry County Hospital, Inc (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Archbold. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Archbold compared with Fulton County and Ohio

Census figure	Archbold	Fulton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	2.8%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,956	$49,836	—

Older residents in towns around Archbold

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wauseon, OH	8.9 mi	1,169	37%
Napoleon, OH	12 mi	1,688	36%
Bryan, OH	13 mi	2,281	39%
Delta, OH	15 mi	523	34%
Montpelier, OH	16 mi	639	42%
Defiance, OH	17 mi	3,743	41%

Hospitals near Archbold

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fulton County Health Center	Wauseon, OH	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(419) 335-2015
Henry County Hospital, Inc	Napoleon, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	(419) 592-4015
Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital	Defiance, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	(419) 782-8444
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital	Defiance, OH	17 mi	5 of 5	(419) 783-6955

Home health agencies serving Archbold

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Caretenders	Holland, OH	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Ohio Living Home Health Greater Toledo	Toledo, OH	35 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 865-1499

Straight-line miles from the center of Archbold. 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 Archbold

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,913 monthly median income of Archbold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio'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.

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 Archbold: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Archbold?

Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, about 8.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Archbold (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 335-2015. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Archbold?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Archbold ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Archbold?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,913 monthly median income of Archbold households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio'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.

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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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