Post-Surgery Home Care in South Lebanon, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in South Lebanon, OH: the local picture

5.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mason)

27

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

37%

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

536

residents 65 or older (8.0% of South Lebanon)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital LLC in Mason, about 5.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by West Chester Hospital (9.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 27 certified home health agencies whose service area includes South Lebanon. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

South Lebanon compared with Warren County and Ohio

Census figure	South Lebanon	Warren County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.0%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.1%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,711	$66,095	—

Older residents in towns around South Lebanon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mason, OH	4.1 mi	5,634	33%
Lebanon, OH	4.2 mi	3,324	26%
Landen, OH	4.4 mi	1,475	44%
Morrow, OH	5.4 mi	275	54%
Loveland, OH	7.1 mi	2,244	19%
Four Bridges, OH	7.6 mi	873	38%

Hospitals near South Lebanon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital LLC	Mason, OH	5.4 mi	not rated	(513) 637-9999
West Chester Hospital	West Chester, OH	9.7 mi	3 of 5	(513) 298-7701
Bethesda North	Cincinnati, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(513) 865-1111
Assurance Health Cincinnati LLC	Cincinnati, OH	11 mi	not rated	(513) 469-7800

Home health agencies serving South Lebanon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLC	Blue Ash, OH	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 791-6446
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500
Alternate Solutions Home Care Of Cincinnati, LLC	Mason, OH	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 563-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of South Lebanon. 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 South Lebanon

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 37% of the $3,893 monthly median income of South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to South Lebanon?

Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital LLC in Mason, about 5.4 mi in a straight line from the center of South Lebanon (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (513) 637-9999. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve South Lebanon?

Medicare lists 27 certified agencies whose service area includes South Lebanon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Buckeye Home Healthcare Of Cincinnati LLC (4.5 of 5), Gem City Home Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in South Lebanon?

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 37% of the $3,893 monthly median income of South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon, OH