Post-Surgery Home Care in Matamoras, PA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Matamoras, PA: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Jervis)

6

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Pike County)

560

residents 65 or older (22% of Matamoras)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Garnet Health Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Matamoras. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Matamoras compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Matamoras	Pike County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.3%	10%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,964	$65,326	—

Older residents in towns around Matamoras

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Jervis, NY	0.9 mi	1,697	45%
Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA	10 mi	418	29%
Gold Key Lake, PA	13 mi	447	22%
Middletown, NY	15 mi	4,117	56%
Hamburg, NJ	16 mi	525	32%
Mechanicstown, NY	17 mi	1,662	32%

Hospitals near Matamoras

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Community Hospital	Port Jervis, NY	1.8 mi	2 of 5	(845) 856-5351
Garnet Health Medical Center	Middletown, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	(845) 343-2424
Newton Medical Center	Newton, NJ	21 mi	4 of 5	(973) 383-2121
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills	Harris, NY	24 mi	2 of 5	(845) 794-3300

Home health agencies serving Matamoras

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	87 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Comprehensive Medical Home Care	Dupont, PA	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 451-3050

Straight-line miles from the center of Matamoras. 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 Matamoras

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,330 monthly median income of Matamoras households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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 Matamoras: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Matamoras?

Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Matamoras (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (845) 856-5351. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Matamoras?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Matamoras ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice (5 of 5), Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Matamoras?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,330 monthly median income of Matamoras households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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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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