Beattystown, New Jersey

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Beattystown, NJ

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 Beattystown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Beattystown, NJ: the local picture

2.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hackettstown)
5
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beattystown ZIP codes in their service area
54%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Warren County)
474
residents 65 or older (9.6% of Beattystown)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ahs Hospital Corp in Hackettstown, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Morristown Medical Center (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Beattystown. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beattystown compared with Warren County and New Jersey

Census figureBeattystownWarren CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability54%27%30%
Residents 65 or older9.6%20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%27%27%
Households with no vehicle0.8%5.6%11%
Residents 85 or older0.8%1.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.2%6.8%9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,588$66,679—

Older residents in towns around Beattystown

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Hackettstown, NJ2.8 mi1,50227%
Panther Valley, NJ6.2 mi1,30517%
Budd Lake, NJ7.2 mi1,18513%
Flanders, NJ7.8 mi1,34125%
Washington, NJ7.9 mi98526%
Netcong, NJ9.8 mi51532%

Hospitals near Beattystown

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Ahs Hospital CorpHackettstown, NJ2.5 mi4 of 5(908) 852-5100
Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ15 mi5 of 5(973) 971-5450
St Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg, NJ17 mi5 of 5(908) 847-6700
Newton Medical CenterNewton, NJ17 mi4 of 5(973) 383-2121

Home health agencies serving Beattystown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Atlantic Visiting NurseMorristown, NJ19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 379-8400
Community Visiting Nurse ServiceSomerville, NJ18 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(908) 725-9355
Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, IncMorristown, NJ19 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 451-4100
Patient CareWest Orange, NJ31 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 243-6299
Adoration Home HealthClifton, NJ36 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 365-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Beattystown. 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 Beattystown

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,716 monthly median income of Beattystown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Beattystown: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beattystown?

Ahs Hospital Corp in Hackettstown, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Beattystown (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (908) 852-5100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beattystown?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Beattystown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlantic Visiting Nurse (4.5 of 5), Community Visiting Nurse Service (4 of 5), Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beattystown?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,716 monthly median income of Beattystown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

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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