King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in King of Prussia, PA

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 King of Prussia for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in King of Prussia, PA: the local picture

3.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Norristown)
22
Medicare-certified home health agencies list King of Prussia ZIP codes in their service area
28%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)
3,756
residents 65 or older (15% of King of Prussia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, about 3.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital (3.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 22 certified home health agencies whose service area includes King of Prussia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

King of Prussia compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figureKing of PrussiaMontgomery CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability28%27%32%
Residents 65 or older15%19%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%28%30%
Households with no vehicle7.2%5.7%10%
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.5%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.7%7.4%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$78,102$76,036—

Older residents in towns around King of Prussia

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, PA2.0 mi33344%
Norristown, PA2.7 mi3,72234%
Audubon, PA3.5 mi2,21038%
Trooper, PA3.8 mi88921%
Wayne, PA4.0 mi1,12423%
St. Davids, PA4.0 mi61021%

Hospitals near King of Prussia

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Suburban Community HospitalNorristown, PA3.2 mi4 of 5(610) 278-2000
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery HospitalEast Norriton, PA3.7 mi4 of 5(484) 662-1000
Bryn Mawr HospitalBryn Mawr, PA5.6 mi5 of 5(610) 526-3000
Paoli HospitalPaoli, PA6.6 mi5 of 5(610) 648-1000

Home health agencies serving King of Prussia

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.Oreland, PA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(215) 600-3360
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home HealthRadnor, PA2.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(888) 533-3999
Keystonecare Home Health, LLCWyndmoor, PA12 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(215) 836-2440
Jefferson Health At Home By BayadaHorsham, PA14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(215) 481-5800
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLCPhiladelphia, PA18 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(215) 624-6038
Mercy Home HealthNewtown, PA25 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(267) 569-0760

Straight-line miles from the center of King of Prussia. 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 King of Prussia

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,509 monthly median income of King of Prussia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 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 King of Prussia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to King of Prussia?

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of King of Prussia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (610) 278-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve King of Prussia?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes King of Prussia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. (5 of 5), Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health (4 of 5), Keystonecare Home Health, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in King of Prussia?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,509 monthly median income of King of Prussia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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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