Post-Surgery Home Care in Bridgeport, WV

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Bridgeport, WV: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bridgeport)

6

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

33%

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

2,173

residents 65 or older (23% of Bridgeport)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is United Hospital Center, Inc in Bridgeport, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Clarksburg Va Medical Center (5.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bridgeport. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bridgeport compared with Harrison County and West Virginia

Census figure	Bridgeport	Harrison County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	39%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	9.5%	8.0%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,605	$48,329	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clarksburg, WV	6.8 mi	2,672	36%
Pleasant Valley, WV	11 mi	607	45%
Grafton, WV	12 mi	914	40%
Fairmont, WV	13 mi	2,918	41%
Philippi, WV	15 mi	693	29%
Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	717	34%

Hospitals near Bridgeport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
United Hospital Center, Inc	Bridgeport, WV	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(681) 342-1000
Clarksburg Va Medical Center	Clarksburg, WV	5.4 mi	5 of 5	(304) 623-3461
Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Inc	Clarksburg, WV	5.4 mi	not rated	(304) 969-3100
Grafton City Hospital, Inc	Grafton, WV	12 mi	not rated	(304) 265-0400

Home health agencies serving Bridgeport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Interim Health Care Of Morgantown	Morgantown, WV	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Stonerise Home Health	Morgantown, WV	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(304) 598-5151
Preston Memorial Homecare	Kingwood, WV	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 329-3565

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,967 monthly median income of Bridgeport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Bridgeport: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bridgeport?

United Hospital Center, Inc in Bridgeport, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Bridgeport (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (681) 342-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bridgeport?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Bridgeport ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5), Interim Health Care Of Morgantown (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bridgeport?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $4,967 monthly median income of Bridgeport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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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