Post-Surgery Home Care in Barnesville, OH

Local figures

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

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Barnesville)

8

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Belmont County)

703

residents 65 or older (18% of Barnesville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc in Barnesville, about 1.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Harrison Community Hospital (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Barnesville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Barnesville compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Barnesville	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	7.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,491	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Clairsville, OH	16 mi	1,454	28%
Cadiz, OH	21 mi	682	38%
Cambridge, OH	22 mi	2,040	43%
Shadyside, OH	22 mi	722	23%
Bellaire, OH	23 mi	745	33%
Moundsville, WV	23 mi	1,878	47%

Hospitals near Barnesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	1.9 mi	not rated	(740) 425-3941
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	20 mi	not rated	(740) 942-8625
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center	Cambridge, OH	22 mi	4 of 5	(740) 439-8000
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc	Glen Dale, WV	23 mi	2 of 5	(304) 843-3230

Home health agencies serving Barnesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Grandview Heights, OH	99 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 866-8158

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. 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 Barnesville

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 57% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Barnesville?

Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc in Barnesville, about 1.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Barnesville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 425-3941. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Barnesville?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Barnesville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeastern Home Care, LLC (4 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Barnesville?

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 57% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Barnesville 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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