Post-Surgery Care in Bethany, OR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Bethany, OR: the local picture

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portland)

18

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

2,819

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Bethany)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside (6.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bethany. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bethany compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Bethany	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	8.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,759	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Hills, OR	1.5 mi	1,383	32%
Rockcreek, OR	2.0 mi	1,546	24%
Cedar Mill, OR	2.5 mi	2,518	15%
Marlene Village, OR	3.2 mi	868	31%
Cedar Hills, OR	4.2 mi	1,713	22%
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	4.6 mi	1,692	40%

Hospitals near Bethany

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence St Vincent Medical Center	Portland, OR	5.2 mi	4 of 5	(503) 216-1234
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside	Hillsboro, OR	6.3 mi	4 of 5	(971) 310-0100
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center	Portland, OR	6.8 mi	4 of 5	(503) 413-7682
Hillsboro Medical Center	Hillsboro, OR	7.3 mi	3 of 5	(503) 681-1111

Home health agencies serving Bethany

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethany. 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 Bethany

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,897 monthly median income of Bethany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Bethany: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bethany?

Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, about 5.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Bethany (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 216-1234. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bethany?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Bethany ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Connected Home Health (4.5 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bethany?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,897 monthly median income of Bethany households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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