Post-Surgery Home Care in Franklin, VA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Franklin, VA: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklin)

10

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

1,534

residents 65 or older (19% of Franklin)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sentara Obici Hospital (20 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 Franklin. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Franklin compared with Virginia

Census figure	Franklin	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, VA	14 mi	555	32%
Suffolk, VA	17 mi	15,100	35%
Murfreesboro, NC	19 mi	505	43%
Smithfield, VA	27 mi	1,645	30%
Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	862	45%
Carrollton, VA	29 mi	983	33%

Hospitals near Franklin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital	Franklin, VA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(757) 569-6100
Sentara Obici Hospital	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	(757) 934-4000
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital	Ahoskie, NC	27 mi	2 of 5	(252) 209-3000
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center	Suffolk, VA	29 mi	not rated	(757) 673-5917

Home health agencies serving Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News	Hampton, VA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 223-5424
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 983-1900
Interim Healthcare	Virginia Beach, VA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 466-1401
Riverside Home Health	Gloucester, VA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 594-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Franklin: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Franklin?

Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Franklin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (757) 569-6100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Commonwealth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Franklin?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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