Post-Surgery Home Care in Hillview, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Hillview, KY: the local picture

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Louisville)

0

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

41%

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

985

residents 65 or older (11% of Hillview)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Louisville Va Medical Center in Louisville, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for Hillview ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.

Hillview compared with Bullitt County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hillview	Bullitt County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	39%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.0%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,357	$55,281	—

Older residents in towns around Hillview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pioneer Village, KY	1.0 mi	647	28%
Shepherdsville, KY	5.6 mi	1,517	48%
Louisville, KY	7.6 mi	101,891	34%
Mount Washington, KY	7.8 mi	2,769	31%
Shively, KY	11 mi	3,615	38%
Jeffersontown, KY	12 mi	6,398	30%

Hospitals near Hillview

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Louisville Va Medical Center	Louisville, KY	13 mi	5 of 5	(502) 287-4000
Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital	Louisville, KY	13 mi	2 of 5	(502) 587-4011
Norton Hospitals, Inc	Louisville, KY	13 mi	2 of 5	(502) 629-8000
University Of Louisville Hospital	Louisville, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	(502) 562-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillview. 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 Hillview

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Hillview households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Hillview: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hillview?

Louisville Va Medical Center in Louisville, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Hillview (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (502) 287-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hillview?

Medicare’s file lists none for Hillview ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hillview?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Hillview households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hillview, KY