Post-Surgery Home Care in New Haven, CT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in New Haven, CT: the local picture

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Haven)

35

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

15,840

residents 65 or older (12% of New Haven)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is West Haven Va Medical Center in West Haven, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Yale-New Haven Hospital (3.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 35 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New Haven. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Haven compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New Haven	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	27%	11%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,227	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around New Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Haven, CT	3.5 mi	8,839	28%
East Haven, CT	3.6 mi	5,689	31%
Orange, CT	5.5 mi	3,293	24%
North Haven, CT	6.0 mi	5,439	25%
Branford Center, CT	6.1 mi	1,647	38%
Quinnipiac University, CT	7.7 mi	0	—

Hospitals near New Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Haven Va Medical Center	West Haven, CT	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(203) 932-5711
Yale-New Haven Hospital	New Haven, CT	3.8 mi	5 of 5	(203) 688-4242
Griffin Hospital	Derby, CT	8.1 mi	4 of 5	(203) 732-7500
Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	(203) 384-3000

Home health agencies serving New Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Enliven Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

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

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Haven: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Haven?

West Haven Va Medical Center in West Haven, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of New Haven (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (203) 932-5711. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Haven?

Medicare lists 35 certified agencies whose service area includes New Haven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Enliven Home Health (5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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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