Post-Surgery Home Care in West Newton, PA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Newton, PA: the local picture

8.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monongahela)

22

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

786

residents 65 or older (30% of West Newton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, about 8.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Upmc Mckeesport Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 22 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Newton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Newton compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	West Newton	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	30%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	10%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,048	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around West Newton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Donora, PA	5.2 mi	792	38%
Monessen, PA	7.0 mi	1,536	40%
Monongahela, PA	8.1 mi	895	37%
Charleroi, PA	8.3 mi	697	39%
New Stanton, PA	8.6 mi	466	41%
Clairton, PA	8.8 mi	1,476	46%

Hospitals near West Newton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Mon Valley	Monongahela, PA	8.1 mi	1 of 5	(724) 258-1000
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital	Mc Keesport, PA	11 mi	3 of 5	(412) 664-2000
Jefferson Hospital	Jefferson Hills, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	(412) 469-5000
Excela Health - Frick Hospital	Mount Pleasant, PA	14 mi	3 of 5	(724) 547-1500

Home health agencies serving West Newton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

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

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 $3,254 monthly median income of West Newton 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 West Newton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Newton?

Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, about 8.1 mi in a straight line from the center of West Newton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (724) 258-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Newton?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes West Newton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Excela Health Home Care & Hospice (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 $3,254 monthly median income of West Newton 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in West Newton, PA