Post-Surgery Home Care in West Lafayette, OH

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Lafayette, OH: the local picture

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coshocton)

14

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coshocton County)

449

residents 65 or older (16% of West Lafayette)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, about 6.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Lafayette. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Lafayette compared with Coshocton County and Ohio

Census figure	West Lafayette	Coshocton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	12%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,568	$40,065	—

Older residents in towns around West Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coshocton, OH	5.1 mi	2,273	30%
Newcomerstown, OH	8.2 mi	604	36%
Sugarcreek, OH	17 mi	469	30%
New Concord, OH	20 mi	364	31%
Cambridge, OH	20 mi	2,040	43%
Millersburg, OH	21 mi	792	53%

Hospitals near West Lafayette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Coshocton Regional Medical Center	Coshocton, OH	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(740) 622-6411
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center	Cambridge, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	(740) 439-8000
Pomerene Hospital	Millersburg, OH	20 mi	3 of 5	(330) 674-1015
Union Hospital	Dover, OH	23 mi	3 of 5	(330) 343-3311

Home health agencies serving West Lafayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Interim Healthcare Of Columbus	Worthington, OH	68 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 888-3130
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631

Straight-line miles from the center of West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

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 West Lafayette: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Lafayette?

Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, about 6.0 mi in a straight line from the center of West Lafayette (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 622-6411. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Lafayette?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes West Lafayette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Union Hospital Home Health Agency (4 of 5), American Nursing Care, Inc (4 of 5), Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in West Lafayette?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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