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

Local figures

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

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River Mills)

3

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

915

residents 65 or older (34% of Burney)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, about 15 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Burney. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Burney compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Burney	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	6.3%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,024	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Burney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bella Vista, CA	35 mi	962	50%
Palo Cedro, CA	37 mi	799	35%
Shasta Lake, CA	40 mi	2,121	44%
Redding, CA	42 mi	18,907	40%
Anderson, CA	44 mi	1,936	54%
Mount Shasta, CA	45 mi	1,080	30%

Hospitals near Burney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mayers Memorial Hospital	Fall River Mills, CA	15 mi	not rated	(530) 336-5511

Home health agencies serving Burney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	123 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Northstar Healthcare Services	Sacramento, CA	166 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(916) 480-8448
Valley View Healthcare Services LLC	Chico, CA	76 mi	2 of 5	—	(530) 513-5892

Straight-line miles from the center of Burney. 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 Burney

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 34% of the $4,335 monthly median income of Burney 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 Burney: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Burney?

Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of Burney (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (530) 336-5511. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Burney?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Burney ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc (3 of 5), Northstar Healthcare Services (2.5 of 5), Valley View Healthcare Services LLC (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Burney?

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 34% of the $4,335 monthly median income of Burney 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Burney, CA