Lyons, New York

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lyons, NY

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Lyons, NY: the local picture

5.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newark)
3
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lyons ZIP codes in their service area
43%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wayne County)
699
residents 65 or older (19% of Lyons)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, about 5.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Clifton Springs Hospital And Clinic (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lyons. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lyons compared with Wayne County and New York

Census figureLyonsWayne CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability43%31%32%
Residents 65 or older19%21%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%29%29%
Households with no vehicle8.3%7.2%29%
Residents 85 or older1.5%2.3%2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%9.4%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,524$55,212—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Newark, NY5.4 mi1,77433%
Palmyra, NY12 mi52427%
Waterloo, NY13 mi1,35248%
Geneva, NY14 mi1,79529%
Seneca Falls, NY14 mi1,36140%
Gananda, NY18 mi75529%

Hospitals near Lyons

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Newark-Wayne Community HospitalNewark, NY5.3 mi2 of 5(315) 332-2022
Clifton Springs Hospital And ClinicClifton Springs, NY10 mi2 of 5(315) 462-9561
Geneva General HospitalGeneva, NY14 mi2 of 5(315) 787-4175
F F Thompson HospitalCanandaigua, NY20 mi2 of 5(585) 396-6000

Home health agencies serving Lyons

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Rochester Regional Health Home CareRochester, NY31 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine Home Care, Certified Services, IncWebster, NY26 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(585) 787-2233
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Rochester)Rochester, NY33 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(585) 272-1930

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Lyons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Lyons: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lyons?

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, about 5.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Lyons (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (315) 332-2022. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lyons?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Lyons ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Rochester Regional Health Home Care (5 of 5), Ur Medicine Home Care, Certified Services, Inc (3 of 5), Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Rochester) (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lyons?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Lyons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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