Post-Surgery Care in Shelby, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Shelby, OH: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shelby)

18

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Richland County)

1,849

residents 65 or older (21% of Shelby)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital in Shelby, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Avita Ontario (9.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Shelby. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Shelby compared with Richland County and Ohio

Census figure	Shelby	Richland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	7.2%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,610	$47,780	—

Older residents in towns around Shelby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ontario, OH	8.4 mi	1,199	47%
Crestline, OH	8.4 mi	762	36%
Mansfield, OH	11 mi	9,502	39%
Willard, OH	12 mi	1,402	43%
Galion, OH	12 mi	2,124	36%
Lexington, OH	15 mi	846	33%

Hospitals near Shelby

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital	Shelby, OH	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(419) 342-5015
Avita Ontario	Ontario, OH	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(419) 462-4534
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital	Mansfield, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(419) 526-8000
Mercy Health - Willard Hospital	Willard, OH	13 mi	not rated	(419) 964-5000

Home health agencies serving Shelby

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199
Cambridge Home Health Care, Inc	Ontario, OH	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(567) 241-0464
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 468-7985

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelby. 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 Shelby

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 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Shelby 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 Shelby: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Shelby?

Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital in Shelby, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Shelby (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 342-5015. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Shelby?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Shelby ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus (4 of 5), Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Shelby?

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 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Shelby 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Shelby, OH