Post-Surgery Home Care in Brookings, OR

Local figures

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

24 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gold Beach)

2

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Curry County)

1,773

residents 65 or older (26% of Brookings)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, about 24 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Brookings. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Brookings compared with Curry County and Oregon

Census figure	Brookings	Curry County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	26%	37%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.1%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$52,500	—

Older residents in towns around Brookings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crescent City, CA	22 mi	737	28%
Redwood, OR	52 mi	696	31%
Grants Pass, OR	56 mi	8,808	36%
Myrtle Point, OR	69 mi	625	48%

Hospitals near Brookings

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Curry General Hospital	Gold Beach, OR	24 mi	2 of 5	(541) 247-3000

Home health agencies serving Brookings

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Coastal Home Health & Hospice	Brookings, OR	1.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 469-0405
Sutter Coast Home Care	Crescent City, CA	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 464-8511

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookings. 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 Brookings

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 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings 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 Brookings: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Brookings?

Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, about 24 mi in a straight line from the center of Brookings (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 247-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Brookings?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Brookings ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Coastal Home Health & Hospice (2.5 of 5), Sutter Coast Home Care (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Brookings?

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 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings 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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