Post-Surgery Home Care in St. Henry, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in St. Henry, OH: the local picture

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Henry ZIP codes in their service area

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

392

residents 65 or older (14% of St. Henry)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by Indiana University Health Jay, Inc. (19 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 St. Henry. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

St. Henry compared with Mercer County and Ohio

Census figure	St. Henry	Mercer County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.0%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,938	$48,775	—

Older residents in towns around St. Henry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coldwater, OH	4.3 mi	714	38%
Celina, OH	10 mi	2,029	32%
New Bremen, OH	13 mi	531	25%
Minster, OH	13 mi	554	40%
St. Marys, OH	15 mi	1,371	24%
Versailles, OH	16 mi	613	25%

Hospitals near St. Henry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Lake Health System	Saint Marys, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	(419) 394-3335
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.	Portland, IN	19 mi	5 of 5	(260) 726-7131
Wayne Hospital	Greenville, OH	22 mi	not rated	(937) 548-1141
Ascension St Vincent Randolph	Winchester, IN	26 mi	not rated	(765) 584-0004

Home health agencies serving St. Henry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Comprehensive Health Network	Greenville, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 548-0506
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Mercer Health Home Care	Celina, OH	9.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 584-0143

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Henry. 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 St. Henry

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 22% of the $6,578 monthly median income of St. Henry 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 St. Henry: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to St. Henry?

Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of St. Henry (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (419) 394-3335. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve St. Henry?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes St. Henry ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC (4 of 5), Comprehensive Health Network (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in St. Henry?

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 22% of the $6,578 monthly median income of St. Henry 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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