Post-Surgery Care in Belfair, WA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Belfair, WA: the local picture

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gig Harbor)

2

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mason County)

540

residents 65 or older (12% of Belfair)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Belfair. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Belfair compared with Mason County and Washington

Census figure	Belfair	Mason County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	3.9%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.2%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,281	$64,746	—

Older residents in towns around Belfair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bremerton, WA	9.0 mi	5,773	44%
Key Center, WA	9.2 mi	712	32%
Wauna, WA	9.6 mi	1,144	31%
Bethel, WA	11 mi	848	20%
Navy Yard City, WA	12 mi	357	39%
East Port Orchard, WA	12 mi	627	39%

Hospitals near Belfair

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	13 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics	Shelton, WA	20 mi	2 of 5	(360) 426-1611
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, WA	23 mi	3 of 5	(253) 627-4101
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	Tacoma, WA	23 mi	2 of 5	(253) 403-1000

Home health agencies serving Belfair

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311

Straight-line miles from the center of Belfair. 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 Belfair

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Belfair: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Belfair?

St Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Belfair (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (253) 530-2050. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Belfair?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Belfair ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5), Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Belfair?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Belfair, WA