Post-Surgery Care in Bishop, CA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Bishop, CA: the local picture

9.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bishop)

4

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

32%

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

1,060

residents 65 or older (28% of Bishop)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, about 9.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mammoth Hospital (31 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bishop. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bishop compared with Inyo County and California

Census figure	Bishop	Inyo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	28%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	33%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.5%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,505	$51,754	—

Older residents in towns around Bishop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, CA	1.7 mi	692	32%
West Bishop, CA	4.4 mi	744	16%
Mammoth Lakes, CA	37 mi	1,093	34%
Auberry, CA	61 mi	865	42%
North Fork, CA	63 mi	1,218	30%
Squaw Valley, CA	63 mi	868	27%

Hospitals near Bishop

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northern Inyo Hospital	Bishop, CA	9.3 mi	3 of 5	(760) 873-5811
Mammoth Hospital	Mammoth Lakes, CA	31 mi	not rated	(760) 934-3311

Home health agencies serving Bishop

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	223 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Pioneer Home Health Care	Bishop, CA	9.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 872-4663
Lifelink Health Providers, Inc	Glendora, CA	224 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 387-9650
Ethos Home Health Care	Burbank, CA	221 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 796-6528

Straight-line miles from the center of Bishop. 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 Bishop

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,292 monthly median income of Bishop households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Bishop: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bishop?

Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, about 9.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Bishop (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (760) 873-5811. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bishop?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Bishop ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include V & V Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Pioneer Home Health Care (3 of 5), Lifelink Health Providers, Inc (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bishop?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,292 monthly median income of Bishop households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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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