Cameron Park, California

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Cameron Park, CA

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Cameron Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Cameron Park, CA: the local picture

8.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Folsom)
54
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cameron Park ZIP codes in their service area
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)
4,273
residents 65 or older (23% of Cameron Park)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital Of Folsom in Folsom, about 8.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Marshall Medical Center (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 54 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cameron Park. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cameron Park compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figureCameron ParkEl Dorado CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability30%29%33%
Residents 65 or older23%23%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%22%23%
Households with no vehicle3.8%3.6%7.1%
Residents 85 or older3.6%2.5%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.3%6.6%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,554$78,067—

Older residents in towns around Cameron Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Shingle Springs, CA2.9 mi1,05729%
El Dorado Hills, CA3.2 mi10,63524%
Diamond Springs, CA8.2 mi3,10838%
Folsom, CA8.3 mi12,42227%
Placerville, CA11 mi2,60438%
Granite Bay, CA11 mi4,87123%

Hospitals near Cameron Park

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mercy Hospital Of FolsomFolsom, CA8.9 mi4 of 5(916) 983-7400
Marshall Medical CenterPlacerville, CA10 mi4 of 5(530) 622-1441
Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville, CA14 mi5 of 5(916) 781-1000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - RosevilleRoseville, CA14 mi4 of 5(916) 784-4000

Home health agencies serving Cameron Park

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Healing Touch Home Health Care IncRancho Cordova, CA13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 476-5840
Truemed SacramentoFair Oaks, CA15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 379-7790
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, IncSacramento, CA32 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 476-3205
Atta Home HealthcareModesto, CA69 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home HealthFremont, CA95 mi5 of 5—(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care IncRancho Cordova, CA13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 817-1462

Straight-line miles from the center of Cameron Park. 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 Cameron Park

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 23% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Cameron Park: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cameron Park?

Mercy Hospital Of Folsom in Folsom, about 8.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Cameron Park (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (916) 983-7400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cameron Park?

Medicare lists 54 certified agencies whose service area includes Cameron Park ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Truemed Sacramento (5 of 5), Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cameron Park?

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 23% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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.

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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