Clementon, New Jersey

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Clementon, NJ

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Clementon, NJ: the local picture

2.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stratford)
5
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Clementon ZIP codes in their service area
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)
980
residents 65 or older (18% of Clementon)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, about 2.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by West Jersey Hospital (3.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Clementon. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Clementon compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figureClementonCamden CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability41%36%30%
Residents 65 or older18%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone54%29%27%
Households with no vehicle15%11%11%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)30%12%9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,597$62,127—

Older residents in towns around Clementon

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lindenwold, NJ1.2 mi2,73154%
Pine Hill, NJ1.2 mi1,29137%
Stratford, NJ2.5 mi93431%
Berlin, NJ2.6 mi1,08942%
Echelon, NJ3.1 mi1,75345%
Somerdale, NJ3.6 mi1,29530%

Hospitals near Clementon

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Jefferson Stratford HospitalStratford, NJ2.4 mi2 of 5(856) 346-7802
West Jersey HospitalVoorhees, NJ3.5 mi3 of 5(856) 247-3000
Cooper University HospitalCamden, NJ11 mi2 of 5(856) 342-2000
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes HospitalCamden, NJ11 mi2 of 5(856) 886-5373

Home health agencies serving Clementon

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Jefferson Health At Home By BayadaVoorhees, NJ3.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 566-2000
Bayada Home Health Care, IncPennsauken, NJ11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 354-2022
Moorestown Visiting Nurse AssociationMoorestown, NJ12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 552-1300
Holy Redeemer Home Care NJ SouthRunnemede, NJ5.8 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 939-9000
Virtua Home Care At West JerseyMarlton, NJ7.0 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(856) 581-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Clementon. 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 Clementon

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,050 monthly median income of Clementon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Clementon: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Clementon?

Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, about 2.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Clementon (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (856) 346-7802. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Clementon?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Clementon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada (4 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (4 of 5), Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Clementon?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,050 monthly median income of Clementon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

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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