Post-Surgery Care in Cadiz, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cadiz)

15

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harrison County)

682

residents 65 or older (23% of Cadiz)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, about 2.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Twin City Medical Center (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cadiz. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cadiz compared with Harrison County and Ohio

Census figure	Cadiz	Harrison County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	67%	36%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	6.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,000	$39,731	—

Older residents in towns around Cadiz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Clairsville, OH	13 mi	1,454	28%
Wintersville, OH	17 mi	838	38%
Martins Ferry, OH	17 mi	1,250	36%
Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3,303	36%
Wheeling, WV	20 mi	6,812	33%
Mingo Junction, OH	20 mi	885	38%

Hospitals near Cadiz

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	2.1 mi	not rated	(740) 942-8625
Twin City Medical Center	Dennison, OH	20 mi	not rated	(740) 922-2800
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	20 mi	not rated	(740) 425-3941
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West	Steubenville, OH	21 mi	2 of 5	(740) 264-7212

Home health agencies serving Cadiz

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Trinity Home Health	Steubenville, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(740) 283-7501
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565

Straight-line miles from the center of Cadiz. 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 Cadiz

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 52% of the $2,750 monthly median income of Cadiz 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 Cadiz: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cadiz?

Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Cadiz (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 942-8625. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cadiz?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Cadiz ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Union Hospital Home Health Agency (4 of 5), Southeastern Home Care, LLC (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cadiz?

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 52% of the $2,750 monthly median income of Cadiz 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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