Post-Surgery Home Care in Baltimore, OH

Local figures

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

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lancaster)

32

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

38%

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

641

residents 65 or older (21% of Baltimore)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, about 8.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Diley Ridge Medical Center (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 32 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Baltimore. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Baltimore compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Baltimore	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	23%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,826	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lancaster, OH	8.3 mi	7,728	42%
Pickerington, OH	8.9 mi	3,018	39%
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.0 mi	468	48%
Hebron, OH	10 mi	371	57%
Canal Winchester, OH	11 mi	2,171	42%
Lithopolis, OH	11 mi	213	43%

Hospitals near Baltimore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fairfield Medical Center	Lancaster, OH	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(740) 687-8000
Diley Ridge Medical Center	Canal Winchester, OH	11 mi	not rated	(614) 838-7911
Mount Carmel East & West	Columbus, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	(614) 234-5000
Licking Memorial Hospital	Newark, OH	19 mi	2 of 5	(740) 348-4000

Home health agencies serving Baltimore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Baltimore?

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, about 8.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Baltimore (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 687-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Baltimore?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes Baltimore ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Angels Care Home Health (4 of 5), American Nursing Care, Inc (4 of 5), Gem City Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Baltimore?

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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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