Post-Surgery Home Care in Cave Spring, VA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Cave Spring, VA: the local picture

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roanoke)

12

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Roanoke city)

4,833

residents 65 or older (19% of Cave Spring)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, about 3.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lewisgale Medical Center (5.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cave Spring. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cave Spring compared with Roanoke city and Virginia

Census figure	Cave Spring	Roanoke city	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	39%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	11%	6.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,867	$43,600	—

Older residents in towns around Cave Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roanoke, VA	4.5 mi	17,466	34%
Salem, VA	4.8 mi	5,016	29%
Vinton, VA	7.3 mi	1,476	37%
Hollins, VA	8.6 mi	4,146	26%
Cloverdale, VA	11 mi	932	19%
Daleville, VA	14 mi	1,221	26%

Hospitals near Cave Spring

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Carilion Medical Center	Roanoke, VA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(540) 981-7000
Lewisgale Medical Center	Salem, VA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	(540) 776-4100
Salem Va Medical Center	Salem, VA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(540) 982-2463
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital	Rocky Mount, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	(540) 483-5277

Home health agencies serving Cave Spring

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Brandon Oaks At Home	Roanoke, VA	3.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 283-8649
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637

Straight-line miles from the center of Cave Spring. 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 Cave Spring

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 24% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cave Spring?

Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Cave Spring (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (540) 981-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cave Spring?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Cave Spring ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Brandon Oaks At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cave Spring?

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 24% of the $5,322 monthly median income of Cave Spring 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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