Post-Surgery Care in Aurora, IN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Aurora, IN: the local picture

5.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lawrenceburg)

6

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Dearborn County)

516

residents 65 or older (14% of Aurora)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg, about 5.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Elizabeth Florence (15 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 Aurora. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Aurora compared with Dearborn County and Indiana

Census figure	Aurora	Dearborn County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	4.1%	6.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,042	$52,401	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawrenceburg, IN	3.0 mi	1,195	48%
Greendale, IN	6.7 mi	752	36%
Hidden Valley, IN	7.5 mi	691	41%
Francisville, KY	9.8 mi	1,044	27%
Burlington, KY	10 mi	2,382	26%
Hebron, KY	11 mi	455	44%

Hospitals near Aurora

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(812) 537-1010
St Elizabeth Florence	Florence, KY	15 mi	3 of 5	(859) 212-5220
Mercy Health - West Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	(513) 215-5000
St Elizabeth Edgewood	Edgewood, KY	19 mi	5 of 5	(859) 301-2000

Home health agencies serving Aurora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care Services	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 537-8192
Caring First Home Health LLC	W Harrison, IN	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 576-2600
Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 637-5428
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Suburban Home Health LLC	Noblesville, IN	90 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 464-6716
Interim Healthcare Of Se Indiana Inc	Columbus, IN	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 537-5546

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Aurora: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Aurora?

St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg, about 5.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Aurora (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (812) 537-1010. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Aurora?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Aurora ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Elizabeth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5), Caring First Home Health LLC (4.5 of 5), Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Aurora?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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