Eden, North Carolina

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Eden, NC

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Eden for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Eden, NC: the local picture

1.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eden)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Eden ZIP codes in their service area
46%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Rockingham County)
2,744
residents 65 or older (18% of Eden)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Unc Rockingham in Eden, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sovah Health Danville (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Eden. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Eden compared with Rockingham County and North Carolina

Census figureEdenRockingham CountyNorth Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability46%36%33%
Residents 65 or older18%21%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone45%32%28%
Households with no vehicle11%6.7%5.3%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.1%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%12%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$25,985$42,297—

Older residents in towns around Eden

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wentworth, NC7.1 mi56526%
Reidsville, NC12 mi3,29339%
Martinsville, VA14 mi2,28542%
Collinsville, VA18 mi1,26745%
Danville, VA19 mi8,91432%
Mount Hermon, VA21 mi1,12728%

Hospitals near Eden

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Unc RockinghamEden, NC1.1 mi4 of 5(336) 623-9711
Sovah Health DanvilleDanville, VA17 mi2 of 5(434) 799-2100
Southern Virginia Mental Health InstituteDanville, VA17 minot rated(434) 773-4339
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of StokesDanbury, NC27 minot rated(336) 593-2831

Home health agencies serving Eden

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adoration Home HealthHigh Point, NC38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad IncAdvance, NC52 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(336) 753-6200
Amedisys Home HealthDurham, NC62 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(919) 941-5793
Well Care Home HealthWilmington, NC189 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(910) 362-9405
Adoration Home HealthReidsville, NC12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Authoracare CollectiveGreensboro, NC26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(336) 532-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Eden. 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 Eden

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,165 monthly median income of Eden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Eden: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Eden?

Unc Rockingham in Eden, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Eden (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (336) 623-9711. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Eden?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Eden ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Eden?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,165 monthly median income of Eden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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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