Post-Surgery Care in Union, SC: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Union, SC: the local picture

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Union)

5

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Union County)

1,667

residents 65 or older (21% of Union)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Union Medical Center in Union, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Union. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Union compared with Union County and South Carolina

Census figure	Union	Union County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10%	5.7%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,125	$34,586	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, SC	22 mi	1,193	39%
Roebuck, SC	22 mi	311	16%
Arkwright, SC	22 mi	304	33%
Spartanburg, SC	23 mi	6,716	39%
Chester, SC	23 mi	805	40%
Woodruff, SC	23 mi	691	70%

Hospitals near Union

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Union Medical Center	Union, SC	0.3 mi	not rated	(864) 301-2000
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital	Spartanburg, SC	21 mi	5 of 5	(864) 848-8200
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital	Clinton, SC	23 mi	4 of 5	(864) 833-9100
Musc Health Chester Medical Center	Chester, SC	23 mi	not rated	(803) 581-3151

Home health agencies serving Union

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gaffney, SC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 488-0898
Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton	Clinton, SC	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(864) 833-3212
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 627-1200
Spartanburg Regional Home Health	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 560-3900
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	49 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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 Union

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Union: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Union?

Union Medical Center in Union, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Union (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (864) 301-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Union?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Union ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton (4 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Union?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Union, SC