Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Collingdale, PA
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 Collingdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Collingdale, PA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Philadelphia Va Medical Center (5.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 29 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Collingdale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Collingdale compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Collingdale | Delaware County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.4% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20% | 9.6% | 10% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,468 | $66,651 | — |
Older residents in towns around Collingdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hill, PA | 0.7 mi | 441 | 54% |
| Aldan, PA | 0.8 mi | 689 | 28% |
| Darby, PA | 1.0 mi | 1,373 | 60% |
| Glenolden, PA | 1.3 mi | 1,239 | 37% |
| Clifton Heights, PA | 1.4 mi | 794 | 30% |
| Lansdowne, PA | 1.8 mi | 1,897 | 29% |
Hospitals near Collingdale
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald | Darby, PA | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (215) 237-4000 |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center | Philadelphia, PA | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (215) 823-5857 |
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (215) 662-6289 |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia, PA | 5.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (215) 662-8000 |
Home health agencies serving Collingdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc. | Oreland, PA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 600-3360 |
| Baci Home Health Care LLC | Dresher, PA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 367-5611 |
| Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health | Radnor, PA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 533-3999 |
| Keystonecare Home Health, LLC | Wyndmoor, PA | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 836-2440 |
| Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 624-6038 |
| Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania | Bristol, PA | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (215) 826-0900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Collingdale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Collingdale
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,122 monthly median income of Collingdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Collingdale: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Collingdale?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Collingdale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (215) 237-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Collingdale?
Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes Collingdale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. (5 of 5), Baci Home Health Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Collingdale?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,122 monthly median income of Collingdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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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