Post-Surgery Home Care in Russellville, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Russellville, KY: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Russellville)

5

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Logan County)

1,635

residents 65 or older (22% of Russellville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Medical Center At Russellville in Russellville, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by The Medical Center At Franklin (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Russellville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Russellville compared with Logan County and Kentucky

Census figure	Russellville	Logan County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	39%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	6.2%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,029	$40,113	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin, KY	21 mi	1,687	31%
Springfield, TN	24 mi	2,251	44%
Portland, TN	26 mi	1,640	37%
Bowling Green, KY	27 mi	8,630	39%
White House, TN	29 mi	1,876	41%
Greenbrier, TN	29 mi	692	39%

Hospitals near Russellville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Russellville	Russellville, KY	0.8 mi	2 of 5	(270) 726-4011
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	19 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center	Springfield, TN	23 mi	3 of 5	(615) 384-2411
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital	Bowling Green, KY	26 mi	2 of 5	(270) 793-1000

Home health agencies serving Russellville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	92 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Logan	Russellville, KY	0.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 726-2408
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	26 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Russellville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Russellville?

The Medical Center At Russellville in Russellville, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Russellville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (270) 726-4011. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Russellville?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Russellville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), The Medical Center Home Care Program (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Russellville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

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