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

Local figures

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

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cincinnati)

44

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)

2,053

residents 65 or older (25% of Kenwood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bethesda North (3.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 44 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kenwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kenwood compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenwood	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	10%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,054	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Kenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Deer Park, OH	1.2 mi	1,085	27%
Madeira, OH	1.6 mi	1,625	28%
Dillonvale, OH	1.6 mi	680	21%
Silverton, OH	1.9 mi	1,075	48%
The Village of Indian Hill, OH	2.5 mi	1,798	14%
Blue Ash, OH	2.7 mi	2,690	22%

Hospitals near Kenwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health	Cincinnati, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(513) 686-3000
Bethesda North	Cincinnati, OH	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(513) 865-1111
Assurance Health Cincinnati LLC	Cincinnati, OH	3.0 mi	not rated	(513) 469-7800
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center	Cincinnati, OH	7.3 mi	not rated	(513) 636-3333

Home health agencies serving Kenwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care Connection Of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 842-1101
Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLC	Blue Ash, OH	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 791-6446
Spirit Homecare, Inc	West Chester, OH	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 772-0575
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Achieve Rehab & Home Health	Cincinnati, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(513) 794-0555

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenwood. 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 Kenwood

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 28% of the $5,171 monthly median income of Kenwood 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 Kenwood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kenwood?

The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Kenwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (513) 686-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kenwood?

Medicare lists 44 certified agencies whose service area includes Kenwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Care Connection Of Cincinnati (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLC (4.5 of 5), Spirit Homecare, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kenwood?

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 28% of the $5,171 monthly median income of Kenwood 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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