Post-Surgery Home Care in New Castle, IN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Castle, IN: the local picture

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Castle)

17

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Henry County)

2,942

residents 65 or older (17% of New Castle)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Castle. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Castle compared with Henry County and Indiana

Census figure	New Castle	Henry County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	6.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	7.8%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$49,888	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Muncie, IN	19 mi	9,265	39%
Yorktown, IN	20 mi	2,186	28%
Anderson, IN	21 mi	10,705	46%
Centerville, IN	21 mi	443	32%
Rushville, IN	21 mi	1,148	37%
Pendleton, IN	22 mi	1,016	15%

Hospitals near New Castle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henry County Memorial Hospital	New Castle, IN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	(765) 521-0890
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital	Muncie, IN	21 mi	3 of 5	(765) 747-3111
Ascension St Vincent Anderson	Anderson, IN	21 mi	2 of 5	(765) 649-2511
Rush Memorial Hospital	Rushville, IN	21 mi	not rated	(765) 932-4111

Home health agencies serving New Castle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Reid-Anc Home Care Services LLC	Richmond, IN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(765) 983-3154
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999

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

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Castle: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Castle?

Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of New Castle (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (765) 521-0890. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Castle?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes New Castle ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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