Post-Surgery Home Care in Plymouth, NH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Plymouth, NH: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

6

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

21%

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

467

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Plymouth)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Concord Hospital- Laconia (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Plymouth. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Plymouth compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Plymouth	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.3%	4.6%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,625	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meredith, NH	12 mi	797	30%
Laconia, NH	16 mi	3,896	31%
Franklin, NH	20 mi	1,873	35%
Tilton Northfield, NH	21 mi	829	53%
Wolfeboro, NH	27 mi	1,229	25%
Lebanon, NH	28 mi	3,214	34%

Hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Speare Memorial Hospital	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(603) 536-1120
Concord Hospital- Laconia	Laconia, NH	16 mi	3 of 5	(603) 524-3211
Concord Hospital- Franklin	Franklin, NH	21 mi	not rated	(603) 934-2060
New London Hospital	New London, NH	27 mi	3 of 5	(603) 526-2911

Home health agencies serving Plymouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency	Littleton, NH	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 444-5317
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 279-6611
Pemi Baker Community Health	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 536-2232
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(603) 491-2455
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	63 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Plymouth: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Plymouth?

Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Plymouth (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (603) 536-1120. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Plymouth?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Plymouth ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Franklin Vna & Hospice (4 of 5), North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (4 of 5), Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Plymouth?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Plymouth, NH