Post-Surgery Home Care in Belle Isle, FL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Belle Isle, FL: the local picture

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Orlando)

48

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

1,758

residents 65 or older (24% of Belle Isle)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, about 2.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orlando Va Medical Center (2.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 48 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Belle Isle. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Belle Isle compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Belle Isle	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.7%	6.0%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,338	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Isle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pine Castle, FL	1.3 mi	1,503	31%
Edgewood, FL	1.6 mi	427	22%
Sky Lake, FL	2.4 mi	1,561	56%
Conway, FL	2.5 mi	2,749	38%
Taft, FL	2.7 mi	495	53%
Holden Lakes, FL	3.1 mi	968	46%

Hospitals near Belle Isle

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital	Orlando, FL	2.4 mi	3 of 5	(850) 523-2115
Orlando Va Medical Center	Orlando, FL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	(407) 631-1000
Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida	Orlando, FL	2.4 mi	not rated	(407) 567-4000
Orlando Health	Orlando, FL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(321) 841-5111

Home health agencies serving Belle Isle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	7.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Enhabit Home Health	Orlando, FL	2.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 846-2252

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Isle. 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 Belle Isle

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,695 monthly median income of Belle Isle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Belle Isle: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Belle Isle?

Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, about 2.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Belle Isle (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (850) 523-2115. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Belle Isle?

Medicare lists 48 certified agencies whose service area includes Belle Isle ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Acute Home Healthcare Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Belle Isle?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,695 monthly median income of Belle Isle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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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