Lodi, Ohio

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lodi, OH

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 Lodi for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

0.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lodi)
20
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lodi ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Medina County)
495
residents 65 or older (18% of Lodi)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Lodi Community Hospital in Lodi, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Medina Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 20 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lodi. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lodi compared with Medina County and Ohio

Census figureLodiMedina CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability29%31%33%
Residents 65 or older18%20%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone47%25%32%
Households with no vehicle3.4%4.0%7.5%
Residents 85 or older0.4%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.6%6.2%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,992$61,376—

Older residents in towns around Lodi

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Medina, OH9.9 mi4,87732%
Rittman, OH13 mi94645%
Wellington, OH14 mi98448%
Wadsworth, OH14 mi4,66140%
LaGrange, OH15 mi52240%
Wooster, OH16 mi5,64526%

Hospitals near Lodi

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Lodi Community HospitalLodi, OH0.5 minot rated(330) 948-1222
Medina HospitalMedina, OH11 mi5 of 5(330) 725-1000
Wooster Community HospitalWooster, OH16 mi4 of 5(330) 263-8348
Aultman Orrville HospitalOrrville, OH18 minot rated(330) 682-3010

Home health agencies serving Lodi

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Residence Home Care LLCNorth Olmsted, OH27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(440) 262-5952
Centerwell Home Health IiSolon, OH38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 232-1800
Elara CaringMentor, OH57 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 864-5714
Accessible Home Health Care Of AkronMedina, OH11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 952-0219
Enhanced Homecare Of Medina IncMedina, OH11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 952-2331
Home Health Services Wooster Community HospitalWooster, OH16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 263-8636

Straight-line miles from the center of Lodi. 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 Lodi

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 40% of the $3,583 monthly median income of Lodi 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Lodi: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lodi?

Lodi Community Hospital in Lodi, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Lodi (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 948-1222. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lodi?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Lodi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Residence Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lodi?

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 40% of the $3,583 monthly median income of Lodi 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.

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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