Post-Surgery Home Care in Delaware, OH

Local figures

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

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Delaware)

68

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Delaware County)

6,573

residents 65 or older (15% of Delaware)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Dublin Methodist Hospital (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 68 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Delaware. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Delaware compared with Delaware County and Ohio

Census figure	Delaware	Delaware County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	23%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.2%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	4.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,789	$83,238	—

Older residents in towns around Delaware

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Powell, OH	8.2 mi	2,548	23%
Sunbury, OH	11 mi	1,042	31%
Dublin, OH	13 mi	7,597	20%
Worthington, OH	13 mi	3,273	16%
Westerville, OH	14 mi	8,306	26%
Marysville, OH	16 mi	2,941	37%

Hospitals near Delaware

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grady Memorial Hospital	Delaware, OH	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(740) 368-5145
Dublin Methodist Hospital	Dublin, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	(614) 544-8000
Mount Carmel Dublin	Dublin, OH	14 mi	not rated	(380) 898-9000
Mount Carmel St Ann's	Westerville, OH	15 mi	3 of 5	(614) 546-4034

Home health agencies serving Delaware

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149

Straight-line miles from the center of Delaware. 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 Delaware

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 26% of the $5,566 monthly median income of Delaware 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 Delaware: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Delaware?

Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Delaware (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 368-5145. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Delaware?

Medicare lists 68 certified agencies whose service area includes Delaware ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enliven Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Delaware?

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 26% of the $5,566 monthly median income of Delaware 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.

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