Post-Surgery Home Care in Lithopolis, OH

Local figures

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

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Canal Winchester)

14

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

213

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Lithopolis)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mount Carmel East & West (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lithopolis. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lithopolis compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Lithopolis	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,375	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Lithopolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canal Winchester, OH	2.2 mi	2,171	42%
Groveport, OH	4.9 mi	867	31%
Pickerington, OH	5.8 mi	3,018	39%
Blacklick Estates, OH	6.7 mi	1,173	38%
Obetz, OH	7.6 mi	802	40%
Ashville, OH	9.7 mi	536	37%

Hospitals near Lithopolis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Diley Ridge Medical Center	Canal Winchester, OH	1.6 mi	not rated	(614) 838-7911
Mount Carmel East & West	Columbus, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	(614) 234-5000
Nationwide Children's Hospital	Columbus, OH	13 mi	not rated	(614) 722-2000
Fairfield Medical Center	Lancaster, OH	13 mi	2 of 5	(740) 687-8000

Home health agencies serving Lithopolis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Ho	Hilliard, OH	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 652-3000
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Dublin, OH	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 566-0888
Caretenders Vna	Lancaster, OH	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 687-4410
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Grandview Heights, OH	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 866-8158

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithopolis. 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 Lithopolis

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 22% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Lithopolis 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 Lithopolis: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lithopolis?

Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Lithopolis (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (614) 838-7911. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lithopolis?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Lithopolis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Angels Care Home Health (4 of 5), Mount Carmel Home Care (3.5 of 5), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Ho (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lithopolis?

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 22% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Lithopolis 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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