Post-Surgery Home Care in Zanesville, OH

Local figures

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

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Zanesville)

36

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Muskingum County)

4,491

residents 65 or older (18% of Zanesville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Licking Memorial Hospital (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Zanesville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Zanesville compared with Muskingum County and Ohio

Census figure	Zanesville	Muskingum County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,271	$44,509	—

Older residents in towns around Zanesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Zanesville, OH	2.4 mi	751	31%
New Concord, OH	15 mi	364	31%
New Lexington, OH	19 mi	863	34%
Coshocton, OH	23 mi	2,273	30%
Cambridge, OH	23 mi	2,040	43%
Heath, OH	23 mi	2,410	35%

Hospitals near Zanesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Hospital	Zanesville, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	(740) 454-5000
Licking Memorial Hospital	Newark, OH	22 mi	2 of 5	(740) 348-4000
Coshocton Regional Medical Center	Coshocton, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	(740) 622-6411
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center	Cambridge, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	(740) 439-8000

Home health agencies serving Zanesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	117 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	61 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	2.0 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	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 888-3130

Straight-line miles from the center of Zanesville. 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 Zanesville

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 43% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Zanesville 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 Zanesville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Zanesville?

Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Zanesville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (740) 454-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Zanesville?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Zanesville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC (4.5 of 5), American Nursing Care, Inc (4 of 5), Scarlet Home Health Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Zanesville?

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 43% of the $3,356 monthly median income of Zanesville 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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