Post-Surgery Home Care in New Bremen, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Bremen, OH: the local picture

7.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

11

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Auglaize County)

531

residents 65 or older (19% of New Bremen)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 7.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Wilson Memorial Hospital (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Bremen. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Bremen compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	New Bremen	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.0%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,859	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around New Bremen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Minster, OH	2.8 mi	554	40%
St. Marys, OH	7.8 mi	1,371	24%
Celina, OH	13 mi	2,029	32%
Wapakoneta, OH	13 mi	2,093	43%
St. Henry, OH	13 mi	392	22%
Coldwater, OH	14 mi	714	38%

Hospitals near New Bremen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	7.5 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335
Wilson Memorial Hospital	Sidney, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	(937) 498-5405
Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	25 mi	3 of 5	(419) 998-4731
Wayne Hospital	Greenville, OH	27 mi	not rated	(937) 548-1141

Home health agencies serving New Bremen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC	Wapakoneta, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(567) 356-5113
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Wilson Home Health Care	Sidney, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 498-9335
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of New Bremen. 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 New Bremen

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of New Bremen 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 New Bremen: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Bremen?

Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 7.5 mi in a straight line from the center of New Bremen (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 394-3335. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Bremen?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes New Bremen ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC (4 of 5), Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima (4 of 5), Wilson Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in New Bremen?

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of New Bremen 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.

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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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