Post-Surgery Home Care in Chesapeake, VA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Chesapeake, VA: the local picture

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chesapeake)

34

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

36,797

residents 65 or older (15% of Chesapeake)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Nmc Portsmouth (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 34 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Chesapeake. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Chesapeake compared with Virginia

Census figure	Chesapeake	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	6.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,375	—

Older residents in towns around Chesapeake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portsmouth, VA	13 mi	15,037	38%
Moyock, NC	14 mi	717	38%
Virginia Beach, VA	17 mi	72,515	29%
Norfolk, VA	17 mi	30,440	36%
Suffolk, VA	18 mi	15,100	35%
Carrollton, VA	22 mi	983	33%

Hospitals near Chesapeake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chesapeake General Hospital	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(757) 312-8121
Nmc Portsmouth	Portsmouth, VA	11 mi	not rated	(757) 953-5000
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center	Portsmouth, VA	11 mi	3 of 5	(757) 398-2200
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital	Norfolk, VA	13 mi	4 of 5	(757) 388-3000

Home health agencies serving Chesapeake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fni Healthcare, Inc	Virginia Beach, VA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 271-3861
Centerwell Home Health (Va Beach)	Virginia Beach, VA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 499-2303
@Heart Homecare	Virginia Beach, VA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 961-4077
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Norfolk, VA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(757) 466-1340
Fni Healthcare Inc - Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach, VA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 432-2143

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Chesapeake: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Chesapeake?

Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, about 5.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Chesapeake (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (757) 312-8121. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Chesapeake?

Medicare lists 34 certified agencies whose service area includes Chesapeake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Fni Healthcare, Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (Va Beach) (5 of 5), @Heart Homecare (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Chesapeake?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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