Post-Surgery Home Care in Hodgenville, KY

Local figures

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

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elizabethtown)

4

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

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Larue County)

530

residents 65 or older (16% of Hodgenville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Chi Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hodgenville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hodgenville compared with Larue County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hodgenville	Larue County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	39%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	3.3%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,339	$46,267	—

Older residents in towns around Hodgenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elizabethtown, KY	13 mi	4,848	41%
Radcliff, KY	21 mi	3,169	36%
Vine Grove, KY	22 mi	908	52%
Bardstown, KY	23 mi	2,303	33%
Campbellsville, KY	26 mi	2,255	39%
Lebanon, KY	26 mi	1,057	49%

Hospitals near Hodgenville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Health Hardin	Elizabethtown, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	(270) 737-1212
Chi Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital	Bardstown, KY	23 mi	3 of 5	(502) 350-5000
Jane Todd Crawford Hospital	Greensburg, KY	25 mi	not rated	(270) 932-4211
Spring View Hospital	Lebanon, KY	25 mi	5 of 5	(270) 692-3161

Home health agencies serving Hodgenville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Elizabethtown, KY	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 763-9242
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456
Caretenders	Elizabethtown, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 234-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Hodgenville. 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 Hodgenville

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 35% of the $4,278 monthly median income of Hodgenville 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 Hodgenville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hodgenville?

Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Hodgenville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (270) 737-1212. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hodgenville?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Hodgenville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hodgenville?

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 35% of the $4,278 monthly median income of Hodgenville 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.

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