Post-Surgery Home Care in Blackstone, VA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Blackstone, VA: the local picture

27 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Hill)

8

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Nottoway County)

670

residents 65 or older (20% of Blackstone)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, about 27 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southside Community Hospital, Inc (27 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 Blackstone. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Blackstone compared with Nottoway County and Virginia

Census figure	Blackstone	Nottoway County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	6.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	19%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,875	$38,712	—

Older residents in towns around Blackstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crewe, VA	9.8 mi	294	46%
South Hill, VA	26 mi	1,251	57%
Farmville, VA	26 mi	1,372	41%
Woodlake, VA	29 mi	1,190	21%
Brandermill, VA	31 mi	2,991	24%
Matoaca, VA	31 mi	296	49%

Hospitals near Blackstone

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Memorial Hospital	South Hill, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	(434) 447-3151
Southside Community Hospital, Inc	Farmville, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	(434) 392-8811
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center	Midlothian, VA	34 mi	3 of 5	(804) 594-7400
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center	Petersburg, VA	35 mi	2 of 5	(804) 765-5000

Home health agencies serving Blackstone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Centra Home Health	Farmville, VA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 315-5000
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Home Recovery Home Aid Inc	Farmville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 392-4614
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackstone. 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 Blackstone

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Blackstone: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Blackstone?

Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, about 27 mi in a straight line from the center of Blackstone (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (434) 447-3151. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Blackstone?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Blackstone ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centra Home Health (4 of 5), HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Blackstone?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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