Robertsville, New Jersey

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Robertsville, NJ

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 Robertsville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Robertsville, NJ: the local picture

6.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Freehold)
3
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Robertsville ZIP codes in their service area
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)
1,915
residents 65 or older (16% of Robertsville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, about 6.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bayshore Medical Center (7.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Robertsville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Robertsville compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figureRobertsvilleMonmouth CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability25%27%30%
Residents 65 or older16%19%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%28%27%
Households with no vehicle3.7%6.4%11%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.1%6.9%9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$111,543$82,095—

Older residents in towns around Robertsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Yorketown, NJ3.3 mi98823%
Morganville, NJ4.1 mi1,12131%
Old Bridge, NJ4.3 mi5,18833%
East Freehold, NJ5.2 mi55914%
Freehold, NJ5.6 mi1,75129%
Strathmore, NJ5.8 mi1,27815%

Hospitals near Robertsville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Centrastate Medical CenterFreehold, NJ6.5 mi4 of 5(732) 294-7012
Bayshore Medical CenterHolmdel, NJ7.1 mi4 of 5(732) 739-5900
Jfk University Medical CenterEdison, NJ9.0 mi3 of 5(732) 321-7000
Riverview Medical CenterRed Bank, NJ12 mi3 of 5(732) 741-2700

Home health agencies serving Robertsville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Cranford, NJ22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(908) 352-5694
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And HospiceToms River, NJ26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Monmouth CountyNeptune, NJ15 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(732) 751-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Robertsville. 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 Robertsville

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,295 monthly median income of Robertsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Robertsville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Robertsville?

Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, about 6.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Robertsville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (732) 294-7012. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Robertsville?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Robertsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (4 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5), Hackensack Meridian At Home Monmouth County (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Robertsville?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,295 monthly median income of Robertsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

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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