Post-Surgery Home Care in Pawcatuck, CT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Pawcatuck, CT: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Westerly)

9

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

1,283

residents 65 or older (23% of Pawcatuck)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Westerly Hospital in Westerly, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lawrence & Memorial Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pawcatuck. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Pawcatuck compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Pawcatuck	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	7.4%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,800	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around Pawcatuck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westerly, RI	2.6 mi	4,633	21%
Mystic, CT	5.3 mi	1,727	27%
Old Mystic, CT	6.8 mi	691	33%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	11 mi	621	56%
Groton, CT	11 mi	1,537	35%
New London, CT	13 mi	4,148	40%

Hospitals near Pawcatuck

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Westerly Hospital	Westerly, RI	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(401) 596-6000
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	New London, CT	13 mi	3 of 5	(860) 442-0711
William W Backus Hospital	Norwich, CT	16 mi	4 of 5	(860) 889-8331
South County Hospital Inc	Wakefield, RI	17 mi	4 of 5	(401) 782-8000

Home health agencies serving Pawcatuck

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home	Milford, CT	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 874-8414
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home Southeast	Waterford, CT	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 444-1111
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawcatuck. 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 Pawcatuck

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 45% of the $3,650 monthly median income of Pawcatuck 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Pawcatuck: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pawcatuck?

Westerly Hospital in Westerly, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Pawcatuck (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (401) 596-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Pawcatuck?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Pawcatuck ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Hartford Healthcare At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Pawcatuck?

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 45% of the $3,650 monthly median income of Pawcatuck 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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