Lordstown, Ohio

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lordstown, 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 Lordstown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

6.8 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Warren)
22
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lordstown ZIP codes in their service area
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Trumbull County)
819
residents 65 or older (25% of Lordstown)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, about 6.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital (11 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 Lordstown. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lordstown compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figureLordstownTrumbull CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability26%34%33%
Residents 65 or older25%22%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%34%32%
Households with no vehicle3.0%8.2%7.5%
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.5%10%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,432$46,417—

Older residents in towns around Lordstown

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Warren, OH5.4 mi7,21542%
Newton Falls, OH5.5 mi1,19523%
Mineral Ridge, OH6.0 mi1,05418%
Niles, OH6.0 mi4,26233%
McDonald, OH7.5 mi68438%
Howland Center, OH8.3 mi1,16034%

Hospitals near Lordstown

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mh St Joseph Warren HospitalWarren, OH6.8 mi3 of 5(330) 841-4016
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalYoungstown, OH11 mi3 of 5(330) 480-3022
Insight Hospital And Medical Center TrumbullWarren, OH12 mi2 of 5(330) 841-9011
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health CenterBoardman, OH14 mi2 of 5(330) 729-2929

Home health agencies serving Lordstown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringMentor, OH44 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 864-5714
Tlc Home Healthcare LLCWarren, OH6.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 647-6199
Ohio's Choice Home HealthAustintown, OH7.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(330) 779-3389
Mercy Health Home Care By CompassusGirard, OH9.0 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 480-3776
Akeso Home Health Care IncCanfield, OH11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(330) 759-3903
Ohio Living Home Health Greater YoungstownCanfield, OH11 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 533-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Lordstown. 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 Lordstown

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 29% of the $4,953 monthly median income of Lordstown 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 Lordstown: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lordstown?

Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, about 6.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Lordstown (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 841-4016. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lordstown?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Lordstown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Tlc Home Healthcare LLC (4 of 5), Ohio's Choice Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lordstown?

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 29% of the $4,953 monthly median income of Lordstown 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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