Post-Surgery Care in Monroe, GA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Monroe, GA: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroe)

10

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Walton County)

1,956

residents 65 or older (13% of Monroe)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ngmc Barrow, LLC (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Monroe. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Monroe compared with Walton County and Georgia

Census figure	Monroe	Walton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10%	2.7%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,655	$49,313	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Social Circle, GA	10 mi	782	41%
Loganville, GA	11 mi	1,931	38%
Statham, GA	13 mi	433	29%
Winder, GA	13 mi	2,342	34%
Covington, GA	15 mi	2,446	39%
Grayson, GA	15 mi	389	28%

Hospitals near Monroe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Piedmont Walton Hospital	Monroe, GA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(770) 267-8461
Ngmc Barrow, LLC	Winder, GA	14 mi	4 of 5	(770) 848-8611
Northside Hospital Gwinnett	Lawrenceville, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	(678) 312-4310
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center	Snellville, GA	17 mi	2 of 5	(770) 979-0200

Home health agencies serving Monroe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Northeast Georgia Home Health	Gainesville, GA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 297-0041
Community Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Woodstock, GA	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 926-9525
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 354-6073
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Monroe: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Monroe?

Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Monroe (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (770) 267-8461. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Monroe?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Monroe ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5), Northeast Georgia Home Health (4.5 of 5), Community Home Health, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Monroe?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Monroe, GA