Post-Surgery Home Care in New Britain, PA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Britain, PA: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Doylestown)

29

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

315

residents 65 or older (11% of New Britain)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jefferson Lansdale Hospital (7.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 29 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Britain. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Britain compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Britain	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.9%	10%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	6.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,063	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around New Britain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chalfont, PA	1.8 mi	623	27%
Doylestown, PA	2.8 mi	2,389	23%
Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA	3.0 mi	789	24%
Montgomeryville, PA	4.7 mi	2,469	25%
Plumsteadville, PA	6.2 mi	169	21%
Hatfield, PA	6.6 mi	486	30%

Hospitals near New Britain

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Doylestown Hospital	Doylestown, PA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(215) 345-2200
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital	Lansdale, PA	7.5 mi	3 of 5	(215) 368-2100
Horsham Clinic	Ambler, PA	8.4 mi	not rated	(215) 643-7800
St Luke's Hospital - Grand View Campus	Sellersville, PA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(215) 453-4000

Home health agencies serving New Britain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Baci Home Health Care LLC	Dresher, PA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 367-5611
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 481-5800
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 624-6038

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

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 14% of the $8,672 monthly median income of New Britain 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 New Britain: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Britain?

Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of New Britain (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (215) 345-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Britain?

Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes New Britain ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. (5 of 5), Baci Home Health Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 14% of the $8,672 monthly median income of New Britain 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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