Sierra View, Pennsylvania

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sierra View, PA

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Sierra View for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sierra View, PA: the local picture

9.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stroudsburg)
17
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sierra View ZIP codes in their service area
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Monroe County)
900
residents 65 or older (14% of Sierra View)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, about 9.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sierra View. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sierra View compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania

Census figureSierra ViewMonroe CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability16%33%32%
Residents 65 or older14%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%22%30%
Households with no vehicle1.4%5.5%10%
Residents 85 or older0.2%1.9%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.7%7.4%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,914$56,087—

Older residents in towns around Sierra View

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Sun Valley, PA2.5 mi45926%
Indian Mountain Lake, PA4.6 mi85120%
Emerald Lakes, PA6.5 mi14847%
Mount Pocono, PA9.7 mi81937%
Penn Estates, PA9.9 mi35823%
Arlington Heights, PA11 mi1,15547%

Hospitals near Sierra View

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe CampusStroudsburg, PA9.0 mi5 of 5(272) 212-1000
Lehigh Valley Hospital - PoconoEast Stroudsburg, PA13 mi3 of 5(570) 421-4000
St Luke's Hospital - Carbon CampusLehighton, PA18 mi5 of 5(610) 377-7001
St Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg, NJ24 mi5 of 5(908) 847-6700

Home health agencies serving Sierra View

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Personal Home Healthcare And HospiceBlakely, PA34 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health IncEynon, PA35 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 383-7502
Centerwell Home HealthStroudsburg, PA9.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 424-7790
Easton Home Health ServicesBethlehem, PA23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(610) 438-1656
St Luke's Home HealthBethlehem, PA27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of PennsylvaniaBristol, PA67 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(215) 826-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Sierra View. 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 Sierra View

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 23% of the $5,326 monthly median income of Sierra View 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Sierra View: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sierra View?

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, about 9.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Sierra View (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (272) 212-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sierra View?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Sierra View ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice (5 of 5), Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sierra View?

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 23% of the $5,326 monthly median income of Sierra View 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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