Post-Surgery Home Care in Richmond Heights, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Richmond Heights, OH: the local picture

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cleveland)

46

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

2,915

residents 65 or older (27% of Richmond Heights)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center in Cleveland, about 6.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uh Cleveland Medical Center (6.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 46 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Richmond Heights. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Richmond Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Richmond Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	37%	32%
Households with no vehicle	11%	12%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,850	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Heights, OH	2.1 mi	2,323	23%
Euclid, OH	2.3 mi	7,904	37%
South Euclid, OH	2.7 mi	3,661	26%
Lyndhurst, OH	3.1 mi	4,065	26%
Wickliffe, OH	3.8 mi	2,667	32%
Mayfield, OH	3.9 mi	821	21%

Hospitals near Richmond Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center	Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	4 of 5	(216) 791-3800
Uh Cleveland Medical Center	Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	3 of 5	(216) 844-1000
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center	Beachwood, OH	6.3 mi	3 of 5	(216) 593-5511
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center	Beachwood, OH	6.3 mi	not rated	(216) 545-4800

Home health agencies serving Richmond Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Platinum Home Health Services	Mayfield Heights, OH	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 995-0202
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
M & Y Care LLC	Lyndhurst, OH	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(216) 691-2484

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond Heights. 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 Richmond Heights

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 33% of the $4,404 monthly median income of Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Richmond Heights?

Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center in Cleveland, about 6.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Richmond Heights (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (216) 791-3800. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Richmond Heights?

Medicare lists 46 certified agencies whose service area includes Richmond Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Platinum Home Health Services (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Richmond Heights?

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 33% of the $4,404 monthly median income of Richmond Heights 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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