Post-Surgery Home Care in Scottdale, PA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Scottdale, PA: the local picture

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Connellsville)

16

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

27%

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

910

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottdale)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Penn Highlands Connellsville in Connellsville, about 5.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Excela Health - Frick Hospital (6.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Scottdale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Scottdale compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Scottdale	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.2%	10%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,482	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Scottdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, PA	4.1 mi	1,069	35%
Connellsville, PA	6.0 mi	1,668	54%
New Stanton, PA	8.3 mi	466	41%
Youngwood, PA	9.7 mi	696	36%
West Newton, PA	12 mi	786	29%
Greensburg, PA	15 mi	3,269	32%

Hospitals near Scottdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Connellsville	Connellsville, PA	5.6 mi	not rated	(724) 628-1500
Excela Health - Frick Hospital	Mount Pleasant, PA	6.3 mi	3 of 5	(724) 547-1500
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	3 of 5	(724) 832-4000
Ahn Emerus Westmoreland, LLC	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	not rated	(878) 295-4735

Home health agencies serving Scottdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottdale. 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 Scottdale

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Scottdale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Scottdale?

Penn Highlands Connellsville in Connellsville, about 5.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Scottdale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (724) 628-1500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Scottdale?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Scottdale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Excela Health Home Care & Hospice (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Pa (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Scottdale?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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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