Post-Surgery Home Care in Hackettstown, NJ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Hackettstown, NJ: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hackettstown)

5

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Warren County)

1,502

residents 65 or older (15% of Hackettstown)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ahs Hospital Corp in Hackettstown, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Morristown Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hackettstown. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hackettstown compared with Warren County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hackettstown	Warren County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.6%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	6.8%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,177	$66,679	—

Older residents in towns around Hackettstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beattystown, NJ	2.8 mi	474	54%
Panther Valley, NJ	4.0 mi	1,305	17%
Budd Lake, NJ	4.8 mi	1,185	13%
Flanders, NJ	6.0 mi	1,341	25%
Netcong, NJ	7.2 mi	515	32%
Stanhope, NJ	7.6 mi	419	49%

Hospitals near Hackettstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ahs Hospital Corp	Hackettstown, NJ	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(908) 852-5100
Morristown Medical Center	Morristown, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	(973) 971-5450
Newton Medical Center	Newton, NJ	15 mi	4 of 5	(973) 383-2121
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus	Denville, NJ	18 mi	2 of 5	(973) 983-5569

Home health agencies serving Hackettstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc	Morristown, NJ	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 451-4100
Community Visiting Nurse Service	Somerville, NJ	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 725-9355
Patient Care	West Orange, NJ	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-6299
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Hackettstown. 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 Hackettstown

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,181 monthly median income of Hackettstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Hackettstown: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hackettstown?

Ahs Hospital Corp in Hackettstown, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Hackettstown (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (908) 852-5100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hackettstown?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Hackettstown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlantic Visiting Nurse (4.5 of 5), Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc (4 of 5), Community Visiting Nurse Service (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hackettstown?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,181 monthly median income of Hackettstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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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