Belleview, Florida

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Belleview, FL

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Belleview, FL: the local picture

8.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ocala)
39
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Belleview ZIP codes in their service area
54%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Marion County)
1,298
residents 65 or older (22% of Belleview)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Marion Communtiy Hospital in Ocala, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventhealth Ocala (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 39 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Belleview. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Belleview compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figureBelleviewMarion CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability54%31%31%
Residents 65 or older22%29%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%26%25%
Households with no vehicle11%4.8%6.0%
Residents 85 or older2.3%3.3%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.9%11%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,639$50,800—

Older residents in towns around Belleview

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Silver Springs Shores, FL4.3 mi4,68543%
Marion Oaks, FL9.4 mi3,25728%
Ocala, FL9.9 mi13,19841%
Liberty Triangle, FL9.9 mi10,38632%
Silver Springs, FL11 mi51724%
The Villages, FL12 mi71,09923%

Hospitals near Belleview

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FL8.2 mi1 of 5(352) 401-1000
Adventhealth OcalaOcala, FL11 mi4 of 5(352) 351-7200
Villages Regional Hospital, TheThe Villages, FL12 mi4 of 5(352) 751-8000
Uf Health Leesburg HospitalLeesburg, FL20 mi3 of 5(352) 323-5762

Home health agencies serving Belleview

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Vennus Home Health IncMiami, FL250 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 227-8970
Centerwell Home HealthOcala, FL8.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 402-0660
Amedisys Home HealthThe Villages, FL11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 391-1416
Trilogy Home HealthcareOcala, FL11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 236-6095
Florida Homecare Specialists IncLady Lake, FL12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 753-2206
Aveanna Home HealthGainesville, FL49 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 331-3280

Straight-line miles from the center of Belleview. 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 Belleview

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 32% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Belleview 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Belleview: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Belleview?

Marion Communtiy Hospital in Ocala, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Belleview (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (352) 401-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Belleview?

Medicare lists 39 certified agencies whose service area includes Belleview ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vennus Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Belleview?

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 32% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Belleview 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.

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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