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

Local figures

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

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sidney)

22

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Shelby County)

3,920

residents 65 or older (19% of Sidney)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Upper Valley Medical Center (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 22 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sidney. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sidney compared with Shelby County and Ohio

Census figure	Sidney	Shelby County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,512	$50,167	—

Older residents in towns around Sidney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Piqua, OH	11 mi	3,436	33%
Minster, OH	13 mi	554	40%
New Bremen, OH	15 mi	531	25%
Covington, OH	15 mi	586	30%
Versailles, OH	17 mi	613	25%
Troy, OH	17 mi	4,446	37%

Hospitals near Sidney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wilson Memorial Hospital	Sidney, OH	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(937) 498-5405
Upper Valley Medical Center	Troy, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	(937) 440-7853
Kettering Health Troy	Troy, OH	18 mi	5 of 5	(937) 980-7000
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335

Home health agencies serving Sidney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC	Wapakoneta, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(567) 356-5113
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062

Straight-line miles from the center of Sidney. 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 Sidney

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 39% of the $3,709 monthly median income of Sidney 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 Sidney: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sidney?

Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Sidney (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (937) 498-5405. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sidney?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Sidney ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Fidelity Health Care (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Gem City Home Care, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sidney?

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 39% of the $3,709 monthly median income of Sidney 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 Sidney, OH