Mingo Junction, Ohio

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mingo Junction, OH: the local picture

3.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Steubenville)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mingo Junction ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)
885
residents 65 or older (27% of Mingo Junction)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, about 3.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Weirton Medical Center, Inc (6.7 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 Mingo Junction. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mingo Junction compared with Jefferson County and Ohio

Census figureMingo JunctionJefferson CountyOhio
Residents 65+ with a disability38%35%33%
Residents 65 or older27%22%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%33%32%
Households with no vehicle12%8.5%7.5%
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.9%11%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,139$45,530—

Older residents in towns around Mingo Junction

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Follansbee, WV1.4 mi58827%
Steubenville, OH3.5 mi3,30336%
Wintersville, OH6.0 mi83838%
Weirton, WV6.3 mi4,74335%
Toronto, OH9.2 mi1,32231%
Martins Ferry, OH16 mi1,25036%

Hospitals near Mingo Junction

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr WestSteubenville, OH3.2 mi2 of 5(740) 264-7212
Weirton Medical Center, IncWeirton, WV6.7 mi1 of 5(304) 797-6000
Wheeling Hospital, IncWheeling, WV16 mi2 of 5(304) 243-3000
Washington Hospital, TheWashington, PA22 mi4 of 5(724) 225-7000

Home health agencies serving Mingo Junction

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Trinity Home HealthSteubenville, OH3.2 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(740) 283-7501
Wvuhs Home CareSaint Clairsville, OH26 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(740) 699-7000
Cambridge CaretendersCanton, OH56 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(330) 754-1565
Carter HealthcareSteubenville, OH3.2 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(740) 264-6311
Capital Health Home CareWintersville, OH3.6 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(740) 264-8815
Stonerise At HomeSaint Clairsville, OH26 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(740) 699-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Mingo Junction. 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 Mingo Junction

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 32% of the $4,428 monthly median income of Mingo Junction 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 Mingo Junction: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mingo Junction?

Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Mingo Junction (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 264-7212. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mingo Junction?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mingo Junction ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Trinity Home Health (3.5 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5), Cambridge Caretenders (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mingo Junction?

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 32% of the $4,428 monthly median income of Mingo Junction 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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