Post-Surgery Home Care in Northfield, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Northfield, OH: the local picture

8.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Garfield Heights)

40

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

28%

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

659

residents 65 or older (19% of Northfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, about 8.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center (9.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 40 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Northfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Northfield compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Northfield	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.9%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,929	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Macedonia, OH	2.1 mi	2,592	44%
Bedford, OH	3.7 mi	2,554	45%
Twinsburg, OH	4.5 mi	4,115	34%
Bedford Heights, OH	4.7 mi	2,108	27%
Maple Heights, OH	5.2 mi	3,825	33%
Brecksville, OH	5.3 mi	3,490	21%

Hospitals near Northfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marymount Hospital	Garfield Heights, OH	8.5 mi	5 of 5	(216) 587-8210
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center	Beachwood, OH	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(216) 593-5511
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center	Beachwood, OH	9.1 mi	not rated	(216) 545-4800
Metrohealth System	Cleveland, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	(216) 778-7089

Home health agencies serving Northfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	5.5 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	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Holy Family Home Health Care	Parma, OH	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 888-7722
Ohman Family Living At Home	Chagrin Falls, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 338-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Northfield. 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 Northfield

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 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Northfield?

Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, about 8.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Northfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (216) 587-8210. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Northfield?

Medicare lists 40 certified agencies whose service area includes Northfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Eliza Jennings At Home (4.5 of 5), Residence Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Northfield?

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 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield 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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