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

Local figures

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

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marietta)

8

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

30%

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

864

residents 65 or older (32% of Devola)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, about 3.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Selby General Hospital (3.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Devola. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Devola compared with Washington County and Ohio

Census figure	Devola	Washington County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.5%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,076	$49,491	—

Older residents in towns around Devola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marietta, OH	3.8 mi	2,940	34%
Williamstown, WV	5.3 mi	818	31%
Vienna, WV	11 mi	2,273	33%
Belpre, OH	15 mi	1,628	39%
Parkersburg, WV	15 mi	6,319	34%
Blennerhassett, WV	17 mi	807	29%

Hospitals near Devola

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marietta Memorial Hospital	Marietta, OH	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(740) 374-1400
Selby General Hospital	Marietta, OH	3.2 mi	not rated	(740) 568-2000
Camden Clark Medical Center	Parkersburg, WV	15 mi	2 of 5	(304) 424-2111
Sistersville General Hospital	Sistersville, WV	27 mi	not rated	(304) 652-2611

Home health agencies serving Devola

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901
St Vincent Charity Homecare	Fairview Park, OH	138 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 861-7422
Quality Of Life Home Care Ltd	Marietta, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 374-8005
Health Care Plus	Marietta, OH	3.2 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 340-7587
Generations Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Coolville, OH	26 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 415-1986

Straight-line miles from the center of Devola. 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 Devola

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 23% of the $6,340 monthly median income of Devola 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 Devola: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Devola?

Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Devola (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 374-1400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Devola?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Devola ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (3.5 of 5), St Vincent Charity Homecare (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Devola?

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 23% of the $6,340 monthly median income of Devola 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Devola, OH