Post-Surgery Care in Crafton, PA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Crafton, PA: the local picture

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pittsburgh)

21

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

1,188

residents 65 or older (20% of Crafton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Va Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr in Pittsburgh, about 2.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Allegheny General Hospital (4.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 21 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Crafton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Crafton compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Crafton	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	12%	10%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,578	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Crafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ingram, PA	0.8 mi	562	26%
Green Tree, PA	1.4 mi	1,191	37%
Carnegie, PA	1.9 mi	1,708	30%
McKees Rocks, PA	2.5 mi	1,105	52%
Dormont, PA	3.2 mi	1,258	29%
Bellevue, PA	4.3 mi	1,353	48%

Hospitals near Crafton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Va Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	(412) 688-6100
Allegheny General Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	(412) 359-3131
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(412) 942-4000
Upmc Mercy	Pittsburgh, PA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	(412) 232-8111

Home health agencies serving Crafton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Advanced Home Health	Pittsburgh, PA	1.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 344-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Crafton. 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 Crafton

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 29% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Crafton 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.

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 Crafton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Crafton?

Va Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr in Pittsburgh, about 2.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Crafton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (412) 688-6100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Crafton?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Crafton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Jewish Association Of Aging (4.5 of 5), Vainshtein Nursing Corporation (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Crafton?

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 29% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Crafton 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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