Post-Surgery Home Care in Bellefontaine, OH

Local figures

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

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bellefontaine)

13

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Logan County)

2,354

residents 65 or older (17% of Bellefontaine)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bellefontaine. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bellefontaine compared with Logan County and Ohio

Census figure	Bellefontaine	Logan County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,755	$51,412	—

Older residents in towns around Bellefontaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Urbana, OH	18 mi	2,123	36%
Kenton, OH	21 mi	1,505	41%
Sidney, OH	22 mi	3,920	42%
Marysville, OH	23 mi	2,941	37%
Northridge, OH	25 mi	1,788	38%
Wapakoneta, OH	26 mi	2,093	43%

Hospitals near Bellefontaine

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mary Rutan Hospital	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(937) 651-3257
Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital	Urbana, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	(937) 653-5231
Hardin Memorial Hospital	Kenton, OH	21 mi	not rated	(419) 673-0761
Wilson Memorial Hospital	Sidney, OH	22 mi	2 of 5	(937) 498-5405

Home health agencies serving Bellefontaine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800
Wilson Home Health Care	Sidney, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 498-9335

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellefontaine. 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 Bellefontaine

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bellefontaine?

Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Bellefontaine (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (937) 651-3257. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bellefontaine?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Bellefontaine ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice (4 of 5), Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bellefontaine?

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine 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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