Taylor Mill, Kentucky

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Taylor Mill, KY

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 Taylor Mill for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Taylor Mill, KY: the local picture

3.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edgewood)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Taylor Mill ZIP codes in their service area
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Kenton County)
1,161
residents 65 or older (17% of Taylor Mill)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Elizabeth Edgewood in Edgewood, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Elizabeth Ft Thomas (5.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Taylor Mill. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Taylor Mill compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figureTaylor MillKenton CountyKentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability33%34%39%
Residents 65 or older17%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%29%30%
Households with no vehicle4.2%6.8%6.8%
Residents 85 or older1.9%1.5%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.5%11%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,329$53,712—

Older residents in towns around Taylor Mill

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Covington, KY2.1 mi6,00340%
Wilder, KY2.4 mi60445%
Highland Heights, KY3.0 mi1,02148%
Fort Wright, KY3.2 mi1,19825%
Edgewood, KY3.2 mi2,13430%
Cold Spring, KY3.5 mi1,92221%

Hospitals near Taylor Mill

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Elizabeth EdgewoodEdgewood, KY3.5 mi5 of 5(859) 301-2000
St Elizabeth Ft ThomasFort Thomas, KY5.4 mi5 of 5(859) 572-3100
St Elizabeth FlorenceFlorence, KY7.7 mi3 of 5(859) 212-5220
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLCCincinnati, OH8.2 mi3 of 5(513) 584-1000

Home health agencies serving Taylor Mill

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
St Elizabeth Home CareFlorence, KY7.7 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(859) 283-1500
Amedisys Home Health Of KentuckyCrestview Hills, KY3.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(859) 441-7999
Centerwell Home HealthFort Mitchell, KY3.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(859) 331-5800
Interim Healthcare Of Northern KentuckyEdgewood, KY3.5 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(859) 578-9191
Caretenders Of Northern KentuckyFort Wright, KY4.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(859) 578-0022
Personal Touch Home Care Of KY, Inc.Florence, KY7.7 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(859) 441-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Taylor Mill. 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 Taylor Mill

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Taylor Mill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Taylor Mill: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Taylor Mill?

St Elizabeth Edgewood in Edgewood, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Taylor Mill (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (859) 301-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Taylor Mill?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Taylor Mill ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Elizabeth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Taylor Mill?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Taylor Mill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

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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