Post-Surgery Home Care in Sugarcreek, OH

Local figures

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

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dover)

12

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

30%

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

469

residents 65 or older (19% of Sugarcreek)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Union Hospital in Dover, about 8.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Pomerene Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sugarcreek. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sugarcreek compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Sugarcreek	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,125	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Sugarcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dover, OH	8.5 mi	3,018	30%
Strasburg, OH	8.7 mi	688	43%
New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3,766	33%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	14 mi	525	21%
Millersburg, OH	15 mi	792	53%
Newcomerstown, OH	16 mi	604	36%

Hospitals near Sugarcreek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Union Hospital	Dover, OH	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(330) 343-3311
Pomerene Hospital	Millersburg, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(330) 674-1015
Twin City Medical Center	Dennison, OH	18 mi	not rated	(740) 922-2800
Coshocton Regional Medical Center	Coshocton, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	(740) 622-6411

Home health agencies serving Sugarcreek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Advantage Home Health Services, Inc	North Canton, OH	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 491-8161
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631
A-Z Nursing Services Inc	New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(330) 364-1900
Aultman Health Care In Your Home	Canton, OH	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 588-4708

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarcreek. 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 Sugarcreek

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sugarcreek?

Union Hospital in Dover, about 8.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Sugarcreek (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 343-3311. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sugarcreek?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Sugarcreek ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Union Hospital Home Health Agency (4 of 5), Advantage Home Health Services, Inc (3.5 of 5), Cambridge Caretenders (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sugarcreek?

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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.

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