Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Augusta, GA
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 Augusta for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Augusta, GA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Dwight Eisenhower Amc (Ft Gordon) in Fort Gordon, about 4.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Doctors Hospital (7.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Augusta. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Augusta compared with Georgia
| Census figure | Augusta | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 26% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,383 | — |
Older residents in towns around Augusta
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hephzibah, GA | 5.2 mi | 709 | 42% |
| Grovetown, GA | 9.7 mi | 1,565 | 52% |
| Martinez, GA | 11 mi | 5,959 | 38% |
| North Augusta, SC | 13 mi | 4,801 | 30% |
| Clearwater, SC | 13 mi | 338 | 55% |
| Belvedere, SC | 14 mi | 756 | 30% |
Hospitals near Augusta
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Eisenhower Amc (Ft Gordon) | Fort Gordon, GA | 4.8 mi | not rated | (706) 787-5811 |
| Doctors Hospital | Augusta, GA | 7.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (706) 651-6008 |
| Augusta Va Medical Center | Augusta, GA | 8.2 mi | 4 of 5 | (706) 823-2201 |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | 8.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (706) 722-9011 |
Home health agencies serving Augusta
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Statesboro, GA | 66 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (912) 486-1900 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Augusta, GA | 7.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 860-0772 |
| Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc. | Thomson, GA | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 595-9688 |
| Trinity Home Health | Martinez, GA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 729-6000 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Hartwell, GA | 84 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (706) 283-7395 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | Martinez, GA | 11 mi | not rated | nursing, speech therapy | (706) 868-6543 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Augusta. 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 Augusta
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Augusta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Augusta: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Augusta?
Dwight Eisenhower Amc (Ft Gordon) in Fort Gordon, about 4.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Augusta (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (706) 787-5811. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Augusta?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Augusta ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Csra Home Health Agency Columbia, Inc. (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Augusta?
At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,949 monthly median income of Augusta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Hephzibah, GA
- Post-Surgery Care in Grovetown, GA
- Post-Surgery Care in Martinez, GA
- Post-Surgery Care in North Augusta, SC
- Post-Surgery Care in Clearwater, SC
- Post-Surgery Care in Belvedere, SC
- Post-Surgery Care in Evans, GA
- Post-Surgery Care in Harlem, GA
- Post-Surgery Care in Burnettown, SC
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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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