Post-Surgery Care in Kenton, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kenton)

15

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hardin County)

1,505

residents 65 or older (20% of Kenton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Wyandot Memorial Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kenton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	22%
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	44%
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	50%
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	29%
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	22%
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	34%

Hospitals near Kenton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hardin Memorial Hospital	Kenton, OH	0.3 mi	not rated	(419) 673-0761
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	21 mi	5 of 5	(419) 294-4991
Mary Rutan Hospital	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	(937) 651-3257
Bluffton Hospital	Bluffton, OH	22 mi	not rated	(419) 358-9010

Home health agencies serving Kenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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.

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 Kenton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kenton?

Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Kenton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 673-0761. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kenton?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Kenton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kenton?

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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.

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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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