Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Pine Ridge, PA
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Pine Ridge for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Pine Ridge, PA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Newton Medical Center in Newton, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pine Ridge. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Pine Ridge compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Pine Ridge | Pike County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 4.5% | 29% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 24% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 3.6% | 21% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 5.3% | 10% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 8.8% | 9.9% |
Older residents in towns around Pine Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Creek, PA | 3.5 mi | 688 | 26% |
| Gold Key Lake, PA | 12 mi | 447 | 22% |
| Hemlock Farms, PA | 12 mi | 1,464 | 39% |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA | 13 mi | 418 | 29% |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 14 mi | 1,730 | 40% |
| Newton, NJ | 14 mi | 1,666 | 28% |
Hospitals near Pine Ridge
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Medical Center | Newton, NJ | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (973) 383-2121 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | East Stroudsburg, PA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | (570) 421-4000 |
| St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus | Stroudsburg, PA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | (272) 212-1000 |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | Hackettstown, NJ | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (908) 852-5100 |
Home health agencies serving Pine Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Eynon, PA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice | Blakely, PA | 39 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 342-3314 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Stroudsburg, PA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 424-7790 |
| Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania | Bristol, PA | 71 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (215) 826-0900 |
| Traditional Home Health Care | Dunmore, PA | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 207-9286 |
| Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC | Moosic, PA | 39 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 923-5842 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Pine Ridge
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. 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Pine Ridge: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pine Ridge?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Pine Ridge (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (973) 383-2121. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Pine Ridge?
Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Pine Ridge ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Pine Ridge?
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. 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Saw Creek, PA
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- Post-Surgery Care in East Stroudsburg, PA
- Post-Surgery Care in Newton, NJ
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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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