Post-Surgery Home Care in Frankfort, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Frankfort, KY: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Frankfort)

11

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Franklin County)

4,561

residents 65 or older (16% of Frankfort)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bluegrass Community Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Frankfort. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Frankfort compared with Franklin County and Kentucky

Census figure	Frankfort	Franklin County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.0%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,943	$55,320	—

Older residents in towns around Frankfort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawrenceburg, KY	11 mi	1,451	44%
Versailles, KY	13 mi	1,899	29%
Georgetown, KY	19 mi	4,268	43%
Shelbyville, KY	20 mi	2,339	41%
Eminence, KY	21 mi	424	48%
Wilmore, KY	25 mi	841	40%

Hospitals near Frankfort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frankfort Regional Medical Center	Frankfort, KY	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(502) 875-5240
Bluegrass Community Hospital	Versailles, KY	13 mi	not rated	(859) 879-2300
Georgetown Community Hospital	Georgetown, KY	17 mi	3 of 5	(502) 868-1100
Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital	Shelbyville, KY	20 mi	3 of 5	(502) 647-4000

Home health agencies serving Frankfort

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home	Lexington, KY	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 269-2587
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Lexington, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 271-0611
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Commonwealth Home Health	Lexington, KY	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 255-4411
Commonspirit Health At Home - Lexington	Lexington, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 277-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Frankfort. 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 Frankfort

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 39% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Frankfort 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 Frankfort: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Frankfort?

Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Frankfort (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (502) 875-5240. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Frankfort?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Frankfort ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Frankfort?

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 39% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Frankfort 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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