Post-Surgery Care in Muse, PA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Canonsburg)

7

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

409

residents 65 or older (16% of Muse)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Canonsburg General Hospital in Canonsburg, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Washington Hospital, The (8.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Muse. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Muse compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Muse	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	7.3%	10%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,298	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Muse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Southpointe, PA	1.3 mi	315	12%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	1.9 mi	481	13%
Canonsburg, PA	2.2 mi	1,541	37%
McGovern, PA	4.0 mi	1,022	26%
Thompsonville, PA	5.0 mi	1,015	21%
McMurray, PA	6.3 mi	1,083	27%

Hospitals near Muse

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Canonsburg General Hospital	Canonsburg, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(724) 745-6100
Washington Hospital, The	Washington, PA	8.7 mi	4 of 5	(724) 225-7000
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	(412) 942-4000
Va Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr	Pittsburgh, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	(412) 688-6100

Home health agencies serving Muse

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	2.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Gallagher Home Health Services	Bridgeville, PA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 279-7800
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLC	Zelienople, PA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(724) 452-5700
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Muse. 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 Muse

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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 Muse: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Muse?

Canonsburg General Hospital in Canonsburg, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Muse (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (724) 745-6100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Muse?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Muse ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Pa (4.5 of 5), Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health (3.5 of 5), Gallagher Home Health Services (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Muse?

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Muse, PA