Post-Surgery Home Care in Fort Thomas, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fort Thomas, KY: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Thomas)

6

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Campbell County)

2,938

residents 65 or older (17% of Fort Thomas)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Elizabeth Ft Thomas in Fort Thomas, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC (4.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Thomas. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fort Thomas compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Fort Thomas	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.7%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,545	$53,925	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Thomas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Southgate, KY	1.5 mi	422	27%
Newport, KY	1.6 mi	2,436	36%
Bellevue, KY	1.7 mi	767	25%
Dayton, KY	2.1 mi	824	27%
Wilder, KY	3.1 mi	604	45%
Highland Heights, KY	3.2 mi	1,021	48%

Hospitals near Fort Thomas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	0.4 mi	5 of 5	(859) 572-3100
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(513) 584-1000
Christ Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	4.3 mi	5 of 5	(513) 585-2000
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center	Cincinnati, OH	4.9 mi	not rated	(513) 636-3333

Home health agencies serving Fort Thomas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 283-1500
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky	Crestview Hills, KY	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(859) 441-7999
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	6.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky	Fort Wright, KY	3.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022
Personal Touch Home Care Of KY, Inc.	Florence, KY	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 441-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Thomas. 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 Fort Thomas

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 22% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Thomas?

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas in Fort Thomas, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Thomas (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (859) 572-3100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fort Thomas?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Thomas ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Elizabeth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Thomas?

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 22% of the $6,879 monthly median income of Fort Thomas 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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