Post-Surgery Home Care in Fairfield, OH

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fairfield)

55

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

32%

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

7,886

residents 65 or older (18% of Fairfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by West Chester Hospital (7.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 55 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fairfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fairfield compared with Butler County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairfield	Butler County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.7%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,772	$58,433	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasant Run Farm, OH	2.1 mi	870	26%
Pleasant Run, OH	3.2 mi	779	31%
Forest Park, OH	3.2 mi	2,988	28%
Mount Healthy Heights, OH	4.4 mi	191	37%
Hamilton, OH	4.5 mi	9,102	39%
Springdale, OH	4.6 mi	2,157	37%

Hospitals near Fairfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital	Fairfield, OH	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(513) 870-7000
West Chester Hospital	West Chester, OH	7.7 mi	3 of 5	(513) 298-7701
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital	Hamilton, OH	8.3 mi	3 of 5	(513) 867-2123
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	(513) 686-3000

Home health agencies serving Fairfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Physicians Choice Inc	Hamilton, OH	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(513) 844-1608
Spirit Homecare, Inc	West Chester, OH	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 772-0575
Care Connection Of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 842-1101
Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLC	Blue Ash, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 791-6446
Premier Nursing, LLC Home Health Service	Middletown, OH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 433-1856
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield

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 $4,148 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fairfield?

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Fairfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (513) 870-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fairfield?

Medicare lists 55 certified agencies whose service area includes Fairfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Physicians Choice Inc (4.5 of 5), Spirit Homecare, Inc (4.5 of 5), Care Connection Of Cincinnati (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fairfield?

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 $4,148 monthly median income of Fairfield 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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