Post-Surgery Home Care in Greenfield, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Greenfield, OH: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenfield)

14

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Highland County)

810

residents 65 or older (20% of Greenfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Greenfield Area Medical Center in Greenfield, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adena Fayette Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Greenfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Greenfield compared with Highland County and Ohio

Census figure	Greenfield	Highland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.8%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,945	$42,817	—

Older residents in towns around Greenfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Washington Court House, OH	13 mi	2,490	41%
Hillsboro, OH	15 mi	1,505	43%
Sabina, OH	16 mi	620	51%
Chillicothe, OH	21 mi	4,598	43%
Wilmington, OH	23 mi	2,610	40%
Waverly, OH	27 mi	1,126	34%

Hospitals near Greenfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greenfield Area Medical Center	Greenfield, OH	0.4 mi	not rated	(937) 981-9400
Adena Fayette Medical Center	Washington Ch, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	(740) 335-1210
Highland District Hospital	Hillsboro, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	(937) 393-6100
Adena Regional Medical Center	Chillicothe, OH	21 mi	3 of 5	(740) 779-7500

Home health agencies serving Greenfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Adena Home Health	Chillicothe, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 779-4660
Cmh Home Health Care	Wilmington, OH	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 556-6268
Purposecare Of Ohio	Circleville, OH	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 477-6842
Adams County Homecare LLC	Winchester, OH	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 386-6015

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenfield. 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 Greenfield

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,079 monthly median income of Greenfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

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 Greenfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Greenfield?

Greenfield Area Medical Center in Greenfield, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Greenfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (937) 981-9400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Greenfield?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Greenfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include National Church Residences Home And Community Serv (4 of 5), Ross County Home Health LLC (4 of 5), Adena Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greenfield?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,079 monthly median income of Greenfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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