Lordship, Connecticut

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lordship, CT

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Lordship, CT: the local picture

4.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bridgeport)
29
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lordship ZIP codes in their service area
12%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)
852
residents 65 or older (23% of Lordship)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, about 4.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Vincent's Medical Center (6.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 29 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lordship. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lordship compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figureLordshipGreater Bridgeport Planning RegionConnecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability12%30%29%
Residents 65 or older23%16%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%31%29%
Households with no vehicle8.2%11%8.8%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.3%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.6%11%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$49,536$64,276—

Older residents in towns around Lordship

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, CT4.9 mi20,39138%
Milford, CT5.5 mi11,10525%
Trumbull Center, CT7.1 mi1,97737%
Oronoque, CT7.3 mi2,21315%
Fairfield University, CT7.4 mi13100%
Long Hill, CT9.8 mi1,55923%

Hospitals near Lordship

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CT4.3 mi4 of 5(203) 384-3000
St Vincent's Medical CenterBridgeport, CT6.3 mi4 of 5(203) 576-5551
West Haven Va Medical CenterWest Haven, CT11 mi3 of 5(203) 932-5711
Griffin HospitalDerby, CT12 mi4 of 5(203) 732-7500

Home health agencies serving Lordship

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringRocky Hill, CT42 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home HealthStratford, CT4.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLCGreenwich, CT28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(203) 489-0919
Centerwell Home HealthRocky Hill, CT42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(860) 674-1302
Patient CareTrumbull, CT8.7 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(203) 374-4555
Amedisys Home HealthShelton, CT11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(203) 327-2680

Straight-line miles from the center of Lordship. 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 Lordship

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Lordship households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Lordship: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lordship?

Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, about 4.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Lordship (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (203) 384-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lordship?

Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes Lordship ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Health Care Connectors LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lordship?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,128 monthly median income of Lordship households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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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