Post-Surgery Home Care in Burlingame, CA

Local figures

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

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burlingame)

69

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

4,983

residents 65 or older (16% of Burlingame)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by San Mateo Medical Center (4.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 69 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Burlingame. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Burlingame compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Burlingame	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$116,481	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Burlingame

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Millbrae, CA	2.2 mi	4,599	27%
Hillsborough, CA	2.3 mi	2,262	18%
San Mateo, CA	3.5 mi	17,563	33%
San Bruno, CA	4.5 mi	7,596	30%
South San Francisco, CA	4.6 mi	12,320	33%
Brisbane, CA	6.0 mi	798	43%

Hospitals near Burlingame

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Peninsula Medical Center	Burlingame, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	(650) 696-5400
San Mateo Medical Center	San Mateo, CA	4.9 mi	not rated	(650) 573-2222
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco	South San Francisco, CA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(650) 742-3200
Ahmc Seton Medical Center	Daly City, CA	8.8 mi	1 of 5	(650) 992-4000

Home health agencies serving Burlingame

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 784-0082
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Straight-line miles from the center of Burlingame. 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 Burlingame

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 15% of the $9,707 monthly median income of Burlingame 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 Burlingame: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Burlingame?

Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Burlingame (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (650) 696-5400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Burlingame?

Medicare lists 69 certified agencies whose service area includes Burlingame ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Carequest (5 of 5), Cvh Care (5 of 5), Truemed, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Burlingame?

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 15% of the $9,707 monthly median income of Burlingame 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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