Grove City, Ohio

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Grove City, OH

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 Grove City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Grove City, OH: the local picture

4.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbus)
102
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Grove City ZIP codes in their service area
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)
7,979
residents 65 or older (19% of Grove City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, about 4.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Doctors Hospital (5.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 102 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Grove City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Grove City compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figureGrove CityFranklin CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability30%31%33%
Residents 65 or older19%13%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%33%32%
Households with no vehicle3.6%7.4%7.5%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.4%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%9.9%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,952$57,309—

Older residents in towns around Grove City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lincoln Village, OH5.0 mi1,30847%
Grandview Heights, OH7.1 mi94926%
Commercial Point, OH7.8 mi26041%
Obetz, OH8.2 mi80240%
Lake Darby, OH8.4 mi48233%
Columbus, OH9.0 mi103,53233%

Hospitals near Grove City

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Twin Valley Behavioral HealthcareColumbus, OH4.5 minot rated(614) 752-0333
Doctors HospitalColumbus, OH5.7 mi4 of 5(614) 544-2136
Grant Medical CenterColumbus, OH7.5 mi2 of 5(614) 566-9164
Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, OH8.6 minot rated(614) 722-2000

Home health agencies serving Grove City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Enliven Home HealthGahanna, OH16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 755-2347
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLCDayton, OH59 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(937) 291-3780
Aspire Home Healthcare Of OhioDublin, OH15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 408-0104
Gem City Home CareDublin, OH16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 588-0228
Healthpro Homecare And StaffingGahanna, OH16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(614) 864-7340
Angels Care Home HealthGahanna, OH16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(614) 847-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Grove City. 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 Grove City

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 29% of the $4,996 monthly median income of Grove City 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Grove City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Grove City?

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Grove City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (614) 752-0333. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Grove City?

Medicare lists 102 certified agencies whose service area includes Grove City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enliven Home Health (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Grove City?

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 29% of the $4,996 monthly median income of Grove City 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.

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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