Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kingwood, WV
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 Kingwood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kingwood, WV: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mon Health Medical Center (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kingwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kingwood compared with Preston County and West Virginia
| Census figure | Kingwood | Preston County | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 42% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,194 | $47,329 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kingwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, WV | 14 mi | 947 | 36% |
| Cheat Lake, WV | 16 mi | 1,887 | 28% |
| Morgantown, WV | 18 mi | 3,085 | 30% |
| Westover, WV | 20 mi | 606 | 34% |
| Grafton, WV | 20 mi | 914 | 40% |
| Fairmont, WV | 25 mi | 2,918 | 41% |
Hospitals near Kingwood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Memorial Hospital | Kingwood, WV | 1.5 mi | not rated | (304) 329-1400 |
| Mon Health Medical Center | Morgantown, WV | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (304) 598-1200 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown, WV | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (304) 598-4000 |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Oakland, MD | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | (301) 533-4173 |
Home health agencies serving Kingwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Morgantown, WV | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (304) 296-9898 |
| Interim Health Care Of Morgantown | Morgantown, WV | 15 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (304) 598-8900 |
| Wvuhs Home Care | Clarksburg, WV | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (681) 342-3252 |
| Preston Memorial Homecare | Kingwood, WV | 1.5 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 329-3565 |
| Stonerise Home Health | Morgantown, WV | 19 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (304) 598-5151 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kingwood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Kingwood
At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Kingwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Kingwood: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kingwood?
Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Kingwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (304) 329-1400. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kingwood?
Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Kingwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Interim Health Care Of Morgantown (3.5 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kingwood?
At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Kingwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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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