Hudson, Ohio

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hudson, 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 Hudson for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

7.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cuyahoga Falls)
36
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hudson ZIP codes in their service area
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)
4,637
residents 65 or older (20% of Hudson)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, about 7.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Summa Health System (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hudson. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hudson compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figureHudsonSummit CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability24%32%33%
Residents 65 or older20%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%33%32%
Households with no vehicle2.4%7.9%7.5%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.0%9.2%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$96,464$52,212—

Older residents in towns around Hudson

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Stow, OH4.4 mi6,69030%
Streetsboro, OH5.0 mi3,09132%
Twinsburg, OH5.8 mi4,11534%
Silver Lake, OH5.8 mi68725%
Macedonia, OH6.1 mi2,59244%
Reminderville, OH6.5 mi1,03828%

Hospitals near Hudson

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Summa Western Reserve HospitalCuyahoga Falls, OH7.4 mi3 of 5(330) 971-7000
Summa Health SystemAkron, OH11 mi3 of 5(330) 375-3000
University Hospitals Portage Medical CenterRavenna, OH12 mi3 of 5(330) 297-2300
Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OH13 mi5 of 5(330) 344-6000

Home health agencies serving Hudson

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home Health IiSolon, OH10 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At HomeOlmsted Township, OH26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(440) 235-8489
Northeast Professional Home CareCanton, OH27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 966-2311
Residence Home Care LLCNorth Olmsted, OH28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(440) 262-5952
Elara CaringMentor, OH32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 864-5714
Hometown CareCuyahoga Falls, OH7.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 926-9844

Straight-line miles from the center of Hudson. 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 Hudson

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 18% of the $8,039 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hudson?

Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, about 7.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Hudson (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 971-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hudson?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Hudson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Eliza Jennings At Home (4.5 of 5), Northeast Professional Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hudson?

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 18% of the $8,039 monthly median income of Hudson 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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