Warren, Pennsylvania

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Warren, PA

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

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Local figures

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

1.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Warren)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Warren ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Warren County)
1,928
residents 65 or older (21% of Warren)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Warren General Hospital in Warren, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Upmc Chautauqua At Wca (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Warren. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Warren compared with Warren County and Pennsylvania

Census figureWarrenWarren CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability29%31%32%
Residents 65 or older21%25%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%27%30%
Households with no vehicle5.8%6.2%10%
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.6%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%9.7%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,488$44,485—

Older residents in towns around Warren

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Jamestown, NY18 mi5,01436%
Lakewood, NY20 mi69845%
Kane, PA21 mi78342%
Corry, PA26 mi1,43347%
Marienville, PA26 mi39143%
Bradford, PA27 mi1,11245%

Hospitals near Warren

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Warren General HospitalWarren, PA1.5 mi3 of 5(814) 723-4973
Upmc Chautauqua At WcaJamestown, NY18 mi2 of 5(716) 487-0141
Upmc KaneKane, PA22 minot rated(814) 837-8585
Lecom Health Corry Memorial HospitalCorry, PA27 minot rated(814) 664-4641

Home health agencies serving Warren

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Vna AllianceMeadville, PA54 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 333-7000
Darling's Home CareWarren, PA1.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(814) 230-9233
Visiting Nurses Association Western PaButler, PA78 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 282-6806
Hospital Home Care ServicesWarren, PA1.5 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(814) 726-2853
Clarion Forest Vna IncClarion, PA45 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 297-8400
Aveanna HealthcareErie, PA51 minot ratednursing, home health aides(814) 459-4849

Straight-line miles from the center of Warren. 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 Warren

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Warren 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Warren: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Warren?

Warren General Hospital in Warren, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Warren (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (814) 723-4973. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Warren?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Warren ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vna Alliance (4.5 of 5), Darling's Home Care (4 of 5), Visiting Nurses Association Western Pa (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Warren?

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Warren 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.

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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