Post-Surgery Care in Wooster, OH: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Wooster, OH: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wooster)

28

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Wayne County)

5,645

residents 65 or older (21% of Wooster)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Aultman Orrville Hospital (8.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 28 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Wooster. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Wooster compared with Wayne County and Ohio

Census figure	Wooster	Wayne County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	10%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,866	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Wooster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orrville, OH	8.3 mi	1,501	37%
Rittman, OH	13 mi	946	45%
Lodi, OH	16 mi	495	29%
Doylestown, OH	16 mi	647	37%
Wadsworth, OH	18 mi	4,661	40%
Millersburg, OH	18 mi	792	53%

Hospitals near Wooster

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wooster Community Hospital	Wooster, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	(330) 263-8348
Aultman Orrville Hospital	Orrville, OH	8.4 mi	not rated	(330) 682-3010
Lodi Community Hospital	Lodi, OH	15 mi	not rated	(330) 948-1222
Pomerene Hospital	Millersburg, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	(330) 674-1015

Home health agencies serving Wooster

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital	Wooster, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 263-8636
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877
Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC	Akron, OH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 375-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wooster. 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 Wooster

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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Wooster: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Wooster?

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Wooster (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (330) 263-8348. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Wooster?

Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Wooster ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Wooster?

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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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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