Post-Surgery Home Care in Coldwater, OH

Local figures

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

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

6

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

714

residents 65 or older (17% of Coldwater)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Indiana University Health Jay, Inc. (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Coldwater. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Coldwater compared with Mercer County and Ohio

Census figure	Coldwater	Mercer County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.0%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,772	$48,775	—

Older residents in towns around Coldwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Henry, OH	4.3 mi	392	22%
Celina, OH	6.3 mi	2,029	32%
St. Marys, OH	13 mi	1,371	24%
New Bremen, OH	14 mi	531	25%
Minster, OH	15 mi	554	40%
Portland, IN	19 mi	907	42%

Hospitals near Coldwater

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	13 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.	Portland, IN	19 mi	5 of 5	(260) 726-7131
Wayne Hospital	Greenville, OH	27 mi	not rated	(937) 548-1141
Wilson Memorial Hospital	Sidney, OH	28 mi	2 of 5	(937) 498-5405

Home health agencies serving Coldwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	65 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Mercer Health Home Care	Celina, OH	5.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 584-0143
Grand Lake Home Health	St Marys, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 394-7434
Interim Healthcare Of Lima	Lima, OH	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 228-2535
Heritage Health Care Services	Lima, OH	33 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 222-2404

Straight-line miles from the center of Coldwater. 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 Coldwater

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 34% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Coldwater 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 Coldwater: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Coldwater?

Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Coldwater (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 394-3335. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Coldwater?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Coldwater ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Community Health Professionals, Inc (3.5 of 5), Mercer Health Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Coldwater?

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 34% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Coldwater 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Coldwater, OH