Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Port Jervis, NY
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 Port Jervis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Port Jervis, NY: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Garnet Health Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Port Jervis. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Port Jervis compared with Orange County and New York
| Census figure | Port Jervis | Orange County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 34% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 15% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 53% | 30% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 21% | 9.4% | 29% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 28% | 11% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $35,255 | $61,135 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Jervis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matamoras, PA | 0.9 mi | 560 | 38% |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA | 11 mi | 418 | 29% |
| Gold Key Lake, PA | 14 mi | 447 | 22% |
| Middletown, NY | 15 mi | 4,117 | 56% |
| Mechanicstown, NY | 16 mi | 1,662 | 32% |
| Hamburg, NJ | 17 mi | 525 | 32% |
Hospitals near Port Jervis
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Community Hospital | Port Jervis, NY | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | (845) 856-5351 |
| Garnet Health Medical Center | Middletown, NY | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | (845) 343-2424 |
| Newton Medical Center | Newton, NJ | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (973) 383-2121 |
| Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills | Harris, NY | 23 mi | 2 of 5 | (845) 794-3300 |
Home health agencies serving Port Jervis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha | Brooklyn, NY | 66 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 535-3100 |
| Evercare At Home | Newburgh, NY | 35 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (855) 485-6697 |
| Willcare Chha (Newburgh) | Newburgh, NY | 35 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (845) 561-3655 |
| The Valley View Certified Home Health Agency | Goshen, NY | 19 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (845) 291-2330 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Jervis. 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 Port Jervis
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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 Port Jervis: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Port Jervis?
Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Port Jervis (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (845) 856-5351. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Port Jervis?
Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Port Jervis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Evercare At Home (4 of 5), Willcare Chha (Newburgh) (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Port Jervis?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Mechanicstown, NY
- Post-Surgery Care in Hamburg, 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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