Post-Surgery Home Care in Braintree Town, MA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Braintree Town, MA: the local picture

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Weymouth)

56

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

6,854

residents 65 or older (18% of Braintree Town)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (5.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 56 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Braintree Town. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Braintree Town compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Braintree Town	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	9.2%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,144	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Braintree Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weymouth Town, MA	3.0 mi	11,592	27%
Randolph Town, MA	3.2 mi	6,430	36%
Quincy, MA	3.8 mi	18,123	30%
Holbrook, MA	4.6 mi	2,168	35%
Milton, MA	4.8 mi	4,615	26%
Hingham, MA	6.1 mi	852	18%

Hospitals near Braintree Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	(617) 696-4600
Carney Hospital	Boston, MA	6.9 mi	not rated	(617) 506-2000
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000

Home health agencies serving Braintree Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Primary Homecare Specialties	Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 696-0600
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358

Straight-line miles from the center of Braintree Town. 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 Braintree Town

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Braintree Town: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Braintree Town?

South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Braintree Town (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (781) 340-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Braintree Town?

Medicare lists 56 certified agencies whose service area includes Braintree Town ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Caring Hearts Homecare Inc (5 of 5), Primary Homecare Specialties (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Braintree Town?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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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