Post-Surgery Care in Delphos, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

7.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Middle Point)

13

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Allen County)

1,688

residents 65 or older (24% of Delphos)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ridgeview Hospital in Middle Point, about 7.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Delphos. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Delphos compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Delphos	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	7.5%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,083	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Delphos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Van Wert, OH	13 mi	2,062	34%
Lima, OH	14 mi	5,615	39%
Fort Shawnee, OH	15 mi	1,253	29%
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	27%
St. Marys, OH	21 mi	1,371	24%
Wapakoneta, OH	21 mi	2,093	43%

Hospitals near Delphos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ridgeview Hospital	Middle Point, OH	7.1 mi	not rated	(419) 968-2950
Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center	Lima, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	(419) 227-3361
Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	15 mi	3 of 5	(419) 998-4731
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335

Home health agencies serving Delphos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Interim Healthcare Of Lima	Lima, OH	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 228-2535
Lima Memorial Hospital Home Health Care	Lima, OH	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-5020

Straight-line miles from the center of Delphos. 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 Delphos

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Delphos?

Ridgeview Hospital in Middle Point, about 7.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Delphos (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 968-2950. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Delphos?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Delphos ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima (4 of 5), Community Health Professionals, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Delphos?

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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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