Post-Surgery Home Care in New Franklin, OH

Local figures

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

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Akron)

38

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

24%

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

3,116

residents 65 or older (23% of New Franklin)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Akron General Medical Center in Akron, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Summa Health System (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Franklin. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Franklin compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	New Franklin	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	7.9%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,688	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around New Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barberton, OH	3.8 mi	5,037	34%
Canal Fulton, OH	4.3 mi	1,125	41%
Portage Lakes, OH	4.5 mi	1,638	41%
Doylestown, OH	5.9 mi	647	37%
Green, OH	5.9 mi	5,720	29%
Norton, OH	6.1 mi	2,610	25%

Hospitals near New Franklin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Akron General Medical Center	Akron, OH	8.2 mi	5 of 5	(330) 344-6000
Summa Health System	Akron, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(330) 375-3000
Aultman Orrville Hospital	Orrville, OH	12 mi	not rated	(330) 682-3010
Mercy Medical Center	Canton, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	(330) 489-1111

Home health agencies serving New Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	3.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877

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

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 32% of the $4,557 monthly median income of New Franklin 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.

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 Franklin: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Franklin?

Akron General Medical Center in Akron, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of New Franklin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 344-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Franklin?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes New Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Northeast Professional Home Care (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Eliza Jennings At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 32% of the $4,557 monthly median income of New Franklin 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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