Centerville, South Carolina

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Centerville, SC

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 Centerville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Centerville, SC: the local picture

4.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Anderson)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Centerville ZIP codes in their service area
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Anderson County)
1,469
residents 65 or older (21% of Centerville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Anmed Health in Anderson, about 4.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Centerville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Centerville compared with Anderson County and South Carolina

Census figureCentervilleAnderson CountySouth Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability24%36%33%
Residents 65 or older21%18%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%27%27%
Households with no vehicle1.3%5.7%5.7%
Residents 85 or older1.5%1.7%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.5%12%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,038$47,456—

Older residents in towns around Centerville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Northlake, SC3.5 mi89528%
Anderson, SC4.2 mi5,14234%
Homeland Park, SC5.5 mi1,07751%
Pendleton, SC8.6 mi75031%
Clemson, SC12 mi2,40344%
Clemson University, SC12 mi0—

Hospitals near Centerville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Anmed HealthAnderson, SC4.9 mi4 of 5(864) 512-2830
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial HospitalSeneca, SC21 mi4 of 5(864) 482-3100
Prisma Health Baptist Easley HospitalEasley, SC22 mi4 of 5(864) 442-7606
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLCLavonia, GA23 mi3 of 5(706) 356-7800

Home health agencies serving Centerville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthAnderson, SC4.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(864) 932-4970
Nhc Homecare LaurensClinton, SC48 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(864) 833-2368
Prisma Health Home Health-UpstateGreenville, SC26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(864) 455-8140
St Francis Hospital Home CareSimpsonville, SC27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(864) 233-5300
Interim Healthcare Of The UpstateGreenville, SC33 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(864) 627-1200
Amedisys Home Health Of ClintonClinton, SC48 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(864) 833-3212

Straight-line miles from the center of Centerville. 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 Centerville

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,503 monthly median income of Centerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Centerville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Centerville?

Anmed Health in Anderson, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Centerville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (864) 512-2830. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Centerville?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Centerville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Laurens (4.5 of 5), Prisma Health Home Health-Upstate (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Centerville?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,503 monthly median income of Centerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

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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