Post-Surgery Home Care in Titusville, PA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Titusville, PA: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Titusville)

13

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Crawford County)

1,230

residents 65 or older (24% of Titusville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Titusville Area Hospital in Titusville, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Upmc Northwest (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Titusville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Titusville compared with Crawford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Titusville	Crawford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	20%	11%	10%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,471	$45,295	—

Older residents in towns around Titusville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oil City, PA	14 mi	1,844	36%
Sugarcreek, PA	15 mi	1,435	27%
Franklin, PA	19 mi	1,405	39%
Union City, PA	21 mi	668	36%
Corry, PA	21 mi	1,433	47%
Meadville, PA	25 mi	2,300	46%

Hospitals near Titusville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Titusville Area Hospital	Titusville, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(814) 827-1851
Upmc Northwest	Seneca, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	(814) 676-7600
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital	Corry, PA	20 mi	not rated	(814) 664-4641
Meadville Medical Center	Meadville, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	(814) 333-5000

Home health agencies serving Titusville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County	Franklin, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 437-0348
Darling's Home Care	Warren, PA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 230-9233
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County	Erie, PA	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 454-2831

Straight-line miles from the center of Titusville. 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 Titusville

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 45% of the $2,706 monthly median income of Titusville 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.

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 Titusville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Titusville?

Titusville Area Hospital in Titusville, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Titusville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (814) 827-1851. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Titusville?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Titusville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vna Alliance (4.5 of 5), Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County (4 of 5), Darling's Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Titusville?

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 45% of the $2,706 monthly median income of Titusville 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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