Post-Surgery Home Care in Eminence, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Eminence, KY: the local picture

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shelbyville)

5

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Henry County)

424

residents 65 or older (16% of Eminence)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Health Lagrange (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Eminence. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Eminence compared with Henry County and Kentucky

Census figure	Eminence	Henry County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	40%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	5.9%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,600	$53,708	—

Older residents in towns around Eminence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Grange, KY	11 mi	1,461	41%
Shelbyville, KY	11 mi	2,339	41%
Simpsonville, KY	14 mi	472	42%
Buckner, KY	15 mi	399	14%
Crestwood, KY	16 mi	696	24%
Middletown, KY	20 mi	2,180	28%

Hospitals near Eminence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital	Shelbyville, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	(502) 647-4000
Baptist Health Lagrange	La Grange, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	(502) 222-5388
Frankfort Regional Medical Center	Frankfort, KY	19 mi	3 of 5	(502) 875-5240
Carroll County Memorial Hospital	Carrollton, KY	21 mi	not rated	(502) 732-4321

Home health agencies serving Eminence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Housecall Home Health, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 244-5441
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders	Louisville, KY	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 238-5150

Straight-line miles from the center of Eminence. 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 Eminence

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Eminence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Eminence: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Eminence?

Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Eminence (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (502) 647-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Eminence?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Eminence ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Housecall Home Health, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (3.5 of 5), Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Eminence?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Eminence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

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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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