Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Glenside, 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 Glenside for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Glenside, PA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center in Meadowbrook, about 2.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jefferson Abington Hospital (2.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Glenside. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Glenside compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Glenside | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 28% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% | 5.7% | 10% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.2% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $73,125 | $76,036 | — |
Older residents in towns around Glenside
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyncote, PA | 0.9 mi | 893 | 30% |
| Jenkintown, PA | 1.3 mi | 929 | 30% |
| Oreland, PA | 1.7 mi | 977 | 15% |
| Roslyn, PA | 2.1 mi | 1,616 | 35% |
| Elkins Park, PA | 2.2 mi | 2,069 | 32% |
| Wyndmoor, PA | 2.5 mi | 1,472 | 21% |
Hospitals near Glenside
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center | Meadowbrook, PA | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (215) 947-3000 |
| Jefferson Abington Hospital | Abington, PA | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (215) 481-2000 |
| Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | 3.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (215) 248-8200 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (215) 456-6090 |
Home health agencies serving Glenside
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc. | Oreland, PA | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 600-3360 |
| Baci Home Health Care LLC | Dresher, PA | 2.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 367-5611 |
| Keystonecare Home Health, LLC | Wyndmoor, PA | 0.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 836-2440 |
| Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada | Horsham, PA | 5.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 481-5800 |
| Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 6.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (215) 624-6038 |
| Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health | Radnor, PA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 533-3999 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Glenside. 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 Glenside
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 20% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Glenside 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 Glenside: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Glenside?
Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center in Meadowbrook, about 2.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Glenside (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (215) 947-3000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Glenside?
Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Glenside ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. (5 of 5), Baci Home Health Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Keystonecare Home Health, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Glenside?
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 20% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Glenside 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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