Post-Surgery Home Care in Danville, PA

Local figures

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

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Danville)

15

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

46%

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

1,048

residents 65 or older (25% of Danville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville (1.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Danville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Danville compared with Montour County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Danville	Montour County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.1%	10%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,515	$45,769	—

Older residents in towns around Danville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomsburg, PA	8.6 mi	1,675	31%
Northumberland, PA	10 mi	804	26%
Sunbury, PA	11 mi	2,156	47%
Shamokin, PA	12 mi	1,133	47%
Milton, PA	13 mi	1,072	27%
Kulpmont, PA	14 mi	878	29%

Hospitals near Danville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Geisinger Medical Center	Danville, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(570) 271-6211
Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville	Danville, PA	1.4 mi	not rated	(570) 271-9200
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital	Bloomsburg, PA	9.7 mi	4 of 5	(570) 387-2118
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital	Lewisburg, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	(570) 522-2000

Home health agencies serving Danville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick	Berwick, PA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(570) 520-4063
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	109 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Maylath Valley Health Systems, Inc.	Sybertsville, PA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 708-2929
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 648-8989

Straight-line miles from the center of Danville. 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 Danville

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 38% of the $3,210 monthly median income of Danville 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 Danville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Danville?

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Danville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (570) 271-6211. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Danville?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Danville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Geisinger Home Health (4 of 5), Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick (4 of 5), Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Danville?

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 38% of the $3,210 monthly median income of Danville 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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