Post-Surgery Home Care in New Stanton, PA

Local figures

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

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

17

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

466

residents 65 or older (19% of New Stanton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Excela Health - Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, about 6.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital (6.8 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 Stanton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

New Stanton compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Stanton	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	6.2%	10%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,429	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around New Stanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Youngwood, PA	2.1 mi	696	36%
Mount Pleasant, PA	6.0 mi	1,069	35%
Greensburg, PA	7.0 mi	3,269	32%
Jeannette, PA	7.3 mi	1,980	26%
Scottdale, PA	8.3 mi	910	27%
Irwin, PA	8.6 mi	599	27%

Hospitals near New Stanton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Excela Health - Frick Hospital	Mount Pleasant, PA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(724) 547-1500
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital	Greensburg, PA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(724) 832-4000
Ahn Emerus Westmoreland, LLC	Greensburg, PA	6.8 mi	not rated	(878) 295-4735
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital	Latrobe, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	(724) 832-4000

Home health agencies serving New Stanton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044

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

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 29% of the $4,286 monthly median income of New Stanton 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 Stanton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Stanton?

Excela Health - Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, about 6.0 mi in a straight line from the center of New Stanton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (724) 547-1500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve New Stanton?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes New Stanton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Excela Health Home Care & Hospice (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 29% of the $4,286 monthly median income of New Stanton 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; 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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