Post-Surgery Home Care in Sellersburg, IN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sellersburg, IN: the local picture

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jeffersonville)

10

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Clark County)

2,317

residents 65 or older (23% of Sellersburg)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, about 6.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Wellstone Regional Hospital (6.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sellersburg. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sellersburg compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Sellersburg	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.0%	6.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	9.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,709	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Sellersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clarksville, IN	5.4 mi	3,568	40%
Charlestown, IN	6.0 mi	921	48%
Jeffersonville, IN	6.3 mi	8,950	31%
New Albany, IN	6.6 mi	6,729	44%
Floyds Knobs, IN	7.5 mi	753	27%
Indian Hills, KY	9.5 mi	809	24%

Hospitals near Sellersburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norton Clark Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	6.7 mi	3 of 5	(812) 283-2147
Wellstone Regional Hospital	Jeffersonville, IN	6.7 mi	not rated	(812) 284-8000
Baptist Health Floyd	New Albany, IN	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(812) 944-7701
Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital	Louisville, KY	10 mi	2 of 5	(502) 587-4011

Home health agencies serving Sellersburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621
Best Choice Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	95 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 632-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sellersburg. 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 Sellersburg

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,059 monthly median income of Sellersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Sellersburg: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sellersburg?

Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, about 6.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Sellersburg (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (812) 283-2147. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sellersburg?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Sellersburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Common Spirit Health At Home (4 of 5), Kort (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sellersburg?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,059 monthly median income of Sellersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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