Post-Surgery Care in Carlton, OR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mcminnville)

6

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Yamhill County)

516

residents 65 or older (19% of Carlton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Willamette Valley Medical Center in Mcminnville, about 6.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Providence Newberg Medical Center (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Carlton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Carlton compared with Yamhill County and Oregon

Census figure	Carlton	Yamhill County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.5%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,000	$61,368	—

Older residents in towns around Carlton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lafayette, OR	4.5 mi	626	57%
McMinnville, OR	5.8 mi	7,059	39%
Dayton, OR	7.0 mi	365	46%
Dundee, OR	8.3 mi	601	24%
Newberg, OR	10 mi	4,160	37%
Forest Grove, OR	16 mi	3,892	44%

Hospitals near Carlton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willamette Valley Medical Center	Mcminnville, OR	6.0 mi	2 of 5	(503) 472-6131
Providence Newberg Medical Center	Newberg, OR	10 mi	4 of 5	(503) 537-1555
Hillsboro Medical Center	Hillsboro, OR	18 mi	3 of 5	(503) 681-1111
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside	Hillsboro, OR	20 mi	4 of 5	(971) 310-0100

Home health agencies serving Carlton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLC	Salem, OR	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 371-4567
Assured Home Health	Salem, OR	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 561-5999

Straight-line miles from the center of Carlton. 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 Carlton

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 31% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Carlton 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 Carlton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Carlton?

Willamette Valley Medical Center in Mcminnville, about 6.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Carlton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 472-6131. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Carlton?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Carlton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Providence Home Health (4 of 5), Physicians Choice (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Carlton?

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 31% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Carlton 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Carlton, OR