Post-Surgery Care in Massena, NY: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Massena)

3

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in St. Lawrence County)

2,091

residents 65 or older (20% of Massena)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Slhs Massena, Inc in Massena, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Canton-Potsdam Hospital (19 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 Massena. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Massena compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Massena	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	29%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,394	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Massena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Akwesasne, NY	11 mi	685	45%
Potsdam, NY	18 mi	845	41%
Canton, NY	26 mi	931	35%
Malone, NY	30 mi	995	42%
Ogdensburg, NY	32 mi	1,561	37%
Gouverneur, NY	50 mi	836	27%

Hospitals near Massena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Slhs Massena, Inc	Massena, NY	0.5 mi	not rated	(315) 769-4234
Canton-Potsdam Hospital	Potsdam, NY	19 mi	2 of 5	(315) 265-3300
The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy	Malone, NY	30 mi	1 of 5	(518) 481-2458
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc	Ogdensburg, NY	33 mi	not rated	(315) 393-3600

Home health agencies serving Massena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Straight-line miles from the center of Massena. 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 Massena

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 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena 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.

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 Massena: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Massena?

Slhs Massena, Inc in Massena, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Massena (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (315) 769-4234. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Massena?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Massena ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Northern Lights Home Health Care (3.5 of 5), Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh) (3 of 5), Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Massena?

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 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena 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.

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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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