Post-Surgery Home Care in Bellevue, WA

Local figures

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

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bellevue)

17

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

22,404

residents 65 or older (15% of Bellevue)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital (6.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bellevue. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bellevue compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Bellevue	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	11%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,903	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Bellevue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clyde Hill, WA	3.6 mi	715	21%
Mercer Island, WA	4.2 mi	5,610	28%
Medina, WA	4.5 mi	545	26%
Newcastle, WA	4.6 mi	2,047	28%
Sammamish, WA	5.5 mi	6,048	19%
Redmond, WA	5.9 mi	8,025	27%

Hospitals near Bellevue

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics	Bellevue, WA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(425) 688-5000
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital	Seattle, WA	6.9 mi	not rated	(206) 326-3000
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill	Seattle, WA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(206) 320-2000
Swedish Medical Center	Seattle, WA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(206) 386-6000

Home health agencies serving Bellevue

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	21 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 Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellevue. 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 Bellevue

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 26% of the $7,575 monthly median income of Bellevue 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 Bellevue: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bellevue?

Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Bellevue (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (425) 688-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bellevue?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Bellevue ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5), Kline Galland Home Health (4.5 of 5), Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bellevue?

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 26% of the $7,575 monthly median income of Bellevue 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.

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