Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Carthage, NY
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 Carthage for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Carthage, NY: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Carthage Area Hospital, Inc in Carthage, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Samaritan Medical Center (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Carthage. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Carthage compared with Jefferson County and New York
| Census figure | Carthage | Jefferson County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 34% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 62% | 29% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% | 9.7% | 29% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 9.9% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,758 | $52,035 | — |
Older residents in towns around Carthage
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Drum, NY | 10 mi | 16 | 0.0% |
| Calcium, NY | 13 mi | 165 | 70% |
| Lowville, NY | 15 mi | 556 | 53% |
| Watertown, NY | 15 mi | 3,894 | 35% |
| Gouverneur, NY | 25 mi | 836 | 27% |
| Camden, NY | 45 mi | 454 | 35% |
Hospitals near Carthage
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | Carthage, NY | 0.3 mi | not rated | (315) 493-1000 |
| Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | (315) 785-4000 |
| Lewis County General Hospital | Lowville, NY | 16 mi | not rated | (315) 376-5200 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | 25 mi | not rated | (315) 287-1000 |
Home health agencies serving Carthage
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Home Health, Inc | Watertown, NY | 15 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (315) 782-0415 |
| Hcr Home Care | East Syracuse, NY | 67 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (315) 280-0681 |
| Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha | Watertown, NY | 15 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (315) 786-3710 |
| Lewis County General Hospital Chha | Lowville, NY | 16 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (315) 376-5308 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Carthage
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,147 monthly median income of Carthage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Carthage: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Carthage?
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc in Carthage, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Carthage (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (315) 493-1000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Carthage?
Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Carthage ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Samaritan Home Health, Inc (3.5 of 5), Hcr Home Care (3 of 5), Jefferson Co Pub Hlth Svs Chha (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Carthage?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,147 monthly median income of Carthage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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