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

Local figures

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

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brawley)

56

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Imperial County)

3,053

residents 65 or older (11% of Brawley)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by El Centro Regional Medical Center (13 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 Brawley. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Brawley compared with Imperial County and California

Census figure	Brawley	Imperial County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	47%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.1%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	19%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,401	$36,563	—

Older residents in towns around Brawley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Imperial, CA	10.0 mi	2,045	55%
Calipatria, CA	13 mi	665	44%
El Centro, CA	13 mi	6,189	47%
Holtville, CA	14 mi	991	31%
Heber, CA	17 mi	625	29%
Calexico, CA	20 mi	6,377	48%

Hospitals near Brawley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District	Brawley, CA	0.1 mi	3 of 5	(760) 351-3333
El Centro Regional Medical Center	El Centro, CA	13 mi	1 of 5	(760) 339-7100

Home health agencies serving Brawley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healthpeak Home Health Inc	El Centro, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 352-3108
First Signature Home Health Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	176 mi	5 of 5	—	(760) 254-8460
Assisting Hands Health Care	Glendale, CA	177 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 245-6657
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	177 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
Tlc Home Health Services	Sherman Oaks, CA	187 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 269-6706
Themis Home Health, Inc.	Glendale, CA	177 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(747) 444-1893

Straight-line miles from the center of Brawley. 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 Brawley

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 39% of the $3,783 monthly median income of Brawley 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 Brawley: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Brawley?

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Brawley (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (760) 351-3333. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Brawley?

Medicare lists 56 certified agencies whose service area includes Brawley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Healthpeak Home Health Inc (5 of 5), First Signature Home Health Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Assisting Hands Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Brawley?

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 39% of the $3,783 monthly median income of Brawley 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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