Beaver, Pennsylvania

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Beaver, PA

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Beaver, PA: the local picture

1.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beaver)
14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beaver ZIP codes in their service area
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Beaver County)
1,255
residents 65 or older (29% of Beaver)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Heritage Valley Sewickley (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Beaver. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beaver compared with Beaver County and Pennsylvania

Census figureBeaverBeaver CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability32%31%32%
Residents 65 or older29%23%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone45%31%30%
Households with no vehicle7.2%7.5%10%
Residents 85 or older4.1%2.7%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%8.4%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$49,236$51,357—

Older residents in towns around Beaver

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Rochester, PA1.4 mi62145%
Monaca, PA1.9 mi1,00438%
New Brighton, PA2.9 mi1,02736%
Beaver Falls, PA4.6 mi1,42035%
Baden, PA5.8 mi1,16425%
Aliquippa, PA6.0 mi2,24247%

Hospitals near Beaver

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Heritage Valley BeaverBeaver, PA1.5 mi3 of 5(412) 728-7000
Heritage Valley SewickleySewickley, PA12 mi4 of 5(412) 741-6600
Ahn Wexford HospitalWexford, PA14 mi5 of 5(412) 295-3319
East Liverpool City HospitalEast Liverpool, OH15 mi3 of 5(330) 385-7200

Home health agencies serving Beaver

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthButler, PA24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(724) 284-4663
Amedisys Home Health Of PaUniontown, PA63 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services IncCarnegie, PA23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(412) 681-1044
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLCZelienople, PA11 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(724) 452-5700
Advanced Home HealthPittsburgh, PA21 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(412) 344-4100
Visiting Nurses Association Western PaButler, PA24 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 282-6806

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver. 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 Beaver

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,103 monthly median income of Beaver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Beaver: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beaver?

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Beaver (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (412) 728-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beaver?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Beaver ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Pa (4.5 of 5), Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beaver?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,103 monthly median income of Beaver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.

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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