Post-Surgery Home Care in East Hampton, CT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in East Hampton, CT: the local picture

9.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Middletown)

8

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region)

725

residents 65 or older (22% of East Hampton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, about 9.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Manchester Memorial Hospital (14 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 East Hampton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

East Hampton compared with Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	East Hampton	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.4%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	6.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,458	$74,885	—

Older residents in towns around East Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Pocotopaug, CT	2.1 mi	1,215	18%
Portland, CT	7.0 mi	1,147	47%
Colchester, CT	7.9 mi	1,318	36%
Middletown, CT	9.1 mi	7,932	32%
Glastonbury Center, CT	11 mi	2,284	22%
Durham, CT	13 mi	639	23%

Hospitals near East Hampton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Middlesex Hospital	Middletown, CT	9.4 mi	3 of 5	(860) 344-6000
Manchester Memorial Hospital	Manchester, CT	14 mi	4 of 5	(860) 647-4780
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center	Hartford, CT	16 mi	not rated	(860) 545-9000
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut	New Britain, CT	16 mi	2 of 5	(860) 224-5011

Home health agencies serving East Hampton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Middlesex Health Care At Home And Hospice Program	Middletown, CT	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 358-5730
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home	Milford, CT	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 874-8414
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104

Straight-line miles from the center of East Hampton. 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 East Hampton

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,788 monthly median income of East Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 East Hampton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to East Hampton?

Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, about 9.4 mi in a straight line from the center of East Hampton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (860) 344-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve East Hampton?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes East Hampton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Middlesex Health Care At Home And Hospice Program (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in East Hampton?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,788 monthly median income of East Hampton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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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