Post-Surgery Home Care in Fair Haven, VT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fair Haven, VT: the local picture

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rutland)

2

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rutland County)

474

residents 65 or older (19% of Fair Haven)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by Glens Falls Hospital (27 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fair Haven. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fair Haven compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Fair Haven	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	6.4%	6.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,568	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitehall, NY	8.9 mi	480	34%
Rutland, VT	15 mi	4,112	25%
Ticonderoga, NY	19 mi	752	45%
Hudson Falls, NY	25 mi	1,749	27%
Warrensburg, NY	26 mi	632	45%
Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	2,344	35%

Hospitals near Fair Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rutland Regional Medical Center	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	(802) 775-7111
Glens Falls Hospital	Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	3 of 5	(518) 926-1000
Porter Hospital Inc	Middlebury, VT	28 mi	3 of 5	(802) 388-4701
Gifford Medical Center	Randolph, VT	38 mi	5 of 5	(802) 728-4441

Home health agencies serving Fair Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Fair Haven: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fair Haven?

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of Fair Haven (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (802) 775-7111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fair Haven?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Fair Haven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (3.5 of 5), Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc. (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fair Haven?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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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