Bradfordville, Florida

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Bradfordville, 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 Bradfordville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

6.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tallahassee)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bradfordville ZIP codes in their service area
18%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Leon County)
3,494
residents 65 or older (18% of Bradfordville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, about 6.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by HCA Florida Capital Hospital (6.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bradfordville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bradfordville compared with Leon County and Florida

Census figureBradfordvilleLeon CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability18%31%31%
Residents 65 or older18%15%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%29%25%
Households with no vehicle0.9%7.1%6.0%
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.7%9.4%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$106,128$70,878—

Older residents in towns around Bradfordville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Tallahassee, FL8.6 mi23,68433%
Woodville, FL18 mi74857%
Monticello, FL20 mi72538%
Cairo, GA21 mi1,52252%
Quincy, FL23 mi1,18757%
Thomasville, GA23 mi3,85343%

Hospitals near Bradfordville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Tallahassee Memorial HealthcareTallahassee, FL6.6 mi3 of 5(850) 431-1155
HCA Florida Capital HospitalTallahassee, FL6.6 mi2 of 5(850) 656-5000
Archbold Memorial HospitalThomasville, GA23 mi2 of 5(229) 228-2880

Home health agencies serving Bradfordville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthTallahassee, FL6.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Nhc HomecareCrawfordville, FL26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 926-7044
Nhc HomecareChipley, FL81 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 638-8118
Suncrest OmniTallahassee, FL6.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(850) 222-5522
Amedisys Home HealthTallahassee, FL6.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 553-9201
Enhabit Home HealthBlountstown, FL52 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 391-4754

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradfordville. 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 Bradfordville

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 16% of the $8,844 monthly median income of Bradfordville 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 Bradfordville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bradfordville?

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, about 6.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Bradfordville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (850) 431-1155. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bradfordville?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Bradfordville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bradfordville?

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 16% of the $8,844 monthly median income of Bradfordville 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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