Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Frackville, PA
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Frackville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Frackville, PA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, about 6.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Frackville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Frackville compared with Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Frackville | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 37% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 8.0% | 10% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,519 | $47,732 | — |
Older residents in towns around Frackville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah, PA | 2.9 mi | 644 | 58% |
| St. Clair, PA | 4.8 mi | 614 | 37% |
| Mahanoy City, PA | 5.4 mi | 503 | 55% |
| Minersville, PA | 6.5 mi | 645 | 58% |
| Pottsville, PA | 7.3 mi | 2,877 | 43% |
| Mount Carmel, PA | 9.4 mi | 1,229 | 37% |
Hospitals near Frackville
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street | Pottsville, PA | 6.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (570) 621-5102 |
| St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital | Coaldale, PA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | (570) 645-2131 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton | Hazleton, PA | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | (570) 501-4000 |
| Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital | Bloomsburg, PA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (570) 387-2118 |
Home health agencies serving Frackville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Quakertown, PA | 52 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| All Care Home Care, Inc | Hazleton, PA | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 459-3002 |
| Geisinger Home Health | Hazle Township, PA | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (570) 450-4050 |
| Interim Healthcare Services Of NE Pa, Inc. | Blakely, PA | 58 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 489-6781 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Saint Clair, PA | 4.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 621-5050 |
| Advantage Home Health And Hospice | Pottsville, PA | 6.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (570) 668-6300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Frackville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Frackville
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,293 monthly median income of Frackville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Frackville: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Frackville?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, about 6.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Frackville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (570) 621-5102. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Frackville?
Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Frackville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5), All Care Home Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Geisinger Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Frackville?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,293 monthly median income of Frackville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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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