Post-Surgery Home Care in Fairborn, OH

Local figures

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

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wright-Patterson Afb)

36

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Greene County)

5,649

residents 65 or older (16% of Fairborn)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is 88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson Afb) in Wright-Patterson Afb, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Soin Medical Center (3.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fairborn. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fairborn compared with Greene County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairborn	Greene County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.4%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,468	$68,801	—

Older residents in towns around Fairborn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beavercreek, OH	5.3 mi	9,825	28%
Enon, OH	6.0 mi	468	44%
Yellow Springs, OH	6.2 mi	1,261	40%
Riverside, OH	6.2 mi	3,712	32%
Park Layne, OH	6.3 mi	656	34%
Huber Heights, OH	6.9 mi	7,000	39%

Hospitals near Fairborn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson Afb)	Wright-Patterson Afb, OH	2.9 mi	not rated	(937) 257-9926
Soin Medical Center	Beaver Creek, OH	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(937) 702-4000
Dayton Childrens Hospital	Dayton, OH	8.2 mi	not rated	(937) 641-5509
Kettering Health Greene Memorial	Xenia, OH	8.8 mi	5 of 5	(937) 352-2000

Home health agencies serving Fairborn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairborn. 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 Fairborn

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 35% of the $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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 Fairborn: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fairborn?

88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson Afb) in Wright-Patterson Afb, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Fairborn (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (937) 257-9926. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fairborn?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Fairborn ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Fidelity Health Care (4.5 of 5), Community Mercy Home Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fairborn?

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 35% of the $4,122 monthly median income of Fairborn 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.

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