Post-Surgery Home Care in Tiverton, RI

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Tiverton, RI: the local picture

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River)

9

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Newport County)

1,879

residents 65 or older (23% of Tiverton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, about 3.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southcoast Hospitals Group (5.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Tiverton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Tiverton compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Tiverton	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	25%	31%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Tiverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Westport, MA	4.8 mi	861	43%
Ocean Grove, MA	5.2 mi	593	28%
Somerset, MA	6.1 mi	4,624	27%
Fall River, MA	7.4 mi	15,169	40%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	32%
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	35%

Hospitals near Tiverton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Anne's Hospital	Fall River, MA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(508) 674-5600
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital	East Providence, RI	11 mi	not rated	(401) 432-1000
Newport Hospital	Newport, RI	13 mi	4 of 5	(401) 846-6400

Home health agencies serving Tiverton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Visiting Nurse Home And Hospice	Middleton, RI	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 682-2100
Nurse On Call	Lincoln, RI	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 726-7744

Straight-line miles from the center of Tiverton. 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 Tiverton

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Tiverton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Tiverton?

Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Tiverton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (508) 674-5600. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Tiverton?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Tiverton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Tiverton?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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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