Arcola, Virginia

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Arcola, VA

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Arcola, VA: the local picture

4.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dulles)
38
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arcola ZIP codes in their service area
5.3%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Loudoun County)
133
residents 65 or older (3.8% of Arcola)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, about 4.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center (8.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Arcola. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Arcola compared with Loudoun County and Virginia

Census figureArcolaLoudoun CountyVirginia
Residents 65+ with a disability5.3%28%31%
Residents 65 or older3.8%11%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone9.0%19%27%
Households with no vehicle3.4%2.9%6.1%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.1%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%5.7%8.8%

Older residents in towns around Arcola

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Stone Ridge, VA1.8 mi78521%
Brambleton, VA2.5 mi1,55730%
South Riding, VA2.5 mi2,32330%
Loudoun Valley Estates, VA2.8 mi69124%
Moorefield, VA4.3 mi44728%
Broadlands, VA4.9 mi1,03517%

Hospitals near Arcola

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Stonesprings Hospital CenterDulles, VA4.2 mi4 of 5(571) 349-4000
Uva Health Haymarket Medical CenterHaymarket, VA8.0 mi4 of 5(571) 284-1000
Reston Hospital CenterReston, VA10 mi3 of 5(703) 689-9000
Uva Health Prince William Medical CenterManassas, VA14 mi3 of 5(703) 369-8736

Home health agencies serving Arcola

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Five Star Home Health CareChantilly, VA6.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 661-4555
Grace Home Healthcare LLCFairfax, VA16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy(703) 865-7370
Pathwell Home Health & HospiceReston, VA9.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 450-8680
Revival Homecare AgencyAnnandale, VA19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 341-6670
National Home Health Care IncHerndon, VA9.4 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 787-3060
Velocity Home Healthcare LLCHerndon, VA9.4 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy(703) 574-3281

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcola. 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 Arcola

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Arcola: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Arcola?

Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, about 4.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Arcola (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (571) 349-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Arcola?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Arcola ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Five Star Home Health Care (5 of 5), Grace Home Healthcare LLC (5 of 5), Pathwell Home Health & Hospice (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Arcola?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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