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

Local figures

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

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Colusa)

8

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

42%

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

1,131

residents 65 or older (17% of Colusa)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Colusa Medical Center in Colusa, about 2.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orchard Hospital (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Colusa. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Colusa compared with Colusa County and California

Census figure	Colusa	Colusa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	39%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.6%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$40,662	—

Older residents in towns around Colusa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Williams, CA	7.8 mi	544	51%
Arbuckle, CA	13 mi	348	35%
Sutter, CA	14 mi	543	39%
Gridley, CA	20 mi	931	45%
Yuba City, CA	20 mi	11,432	37%
Marysville, CA	23 mi	1,635	51%

Hospitals near Colusa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Colusa Medical Center	Colusa, CA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	(530) 619-0800
Orchard Hospital	Gridley, CA	19 mi	not rated	(530) 846-5671
Glenn Medical Center	Willows, CA	27 mi	not rated	(530) 934-1818
Adventist Health And Rideout	Marysville, CA	27 mi	2 of 5	(530) 749-4300

Home health agencies serving Colusa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	115 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 749-3450
Colusa Medical Center Home Health	Colusa, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 619-0800
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Colusa. 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 Colusa

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 35% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Colusa 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 Colusa: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Colusa?

Colusa Medical Center in Colusa, about 2.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Colusa (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (530) 619-0800. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Colusa?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Colusa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care Services (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Colusa?

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 35% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Colusa 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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