Post-Surgery Home Care in Chillicothe, OH

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chillicothe)

26

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Ross County)

4,598

residents 65 or older (21% of Chillicothe)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adena Pike Medical Center (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 26 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Chillicothe. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Chillicothe compared with Ross County and Ohio

Census figure	Chillicothe	Ross County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,750	$44,459	—

Older residents in towns around Chillicothe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waverly, OH	15 mi	1,126	34%
Circleville, OH	18 mi	2,756	41%
Greenfield, OH	21 mi	810	50%
South Bloomfield, OH	26 mi	340	25%
Ashville, OH	27 mi	536	37%
Washington Court House, OH	27 mi	2,490	41%

Hospitals near Chillicothe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adena Regional Medical Center	Chillicothe, OH	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(740) 779-7500
Adena Pike Medical Center	Waverly, OH	15 mi	not rated	(740) 947-2186
Berger Hospital	Circleville, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	(740) 420-8008
Greenfield Area Medical Center	Greenfield, OH	21 mi	not rated	(937) 981-9400

Home health agencies serving Chillicothe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hill View Home Health Care	Portsmouth, OH	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 351-2346
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Adena Home Health	Chillicothe, OH	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 779-4660

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillicothe. 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 Chillicothe

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 42% of the $3,396 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Chillicothe?

Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Chillicothe (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 779-7500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Chillicothe?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Chillicothe ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hill View Home Health Care (5 of 5), Achh Of CA - Circleville (4.5 of 5), National Church Residences Home And Community Serv (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Chillicothe?

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 42% of the $3,396 monthly median income of Chillicothe 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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