Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Cottonwood, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Shasta Regional Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cottonwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Cottonwood compared with Shasta County and California
| Census figure | Cottonwood | Shasta County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 39% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 22% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 28% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,466 | $55,167 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cottonwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 4.2 mi | 1,936 | 54% |
| Lake California, CA | 6.0 mi | 745 | 29% |
| Happy Valley, CA | 7.5 mi | 1,431 | 37% |
| Redding, CA | 13 mi | 18,907 | 40% |
| Palo Cedro, CA | 13 mi | 799 | 35% |
| Red Bluff, CA | 15 mi | 2,135 | 37% |
Hospitals near Cottonwood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | (530) 225-6102 |
| Shasta Regional Medical Center | Redding, CA | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | (530) 244-5454 |
Home health agencies serving Cottonwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Comm Hosp Hha | Red Bluff, CA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 245-4040 |
| Butte Home Health And Hospice | Chico, CA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 895-0462 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc | Redding, CA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (530) 824-1799 |
| Mercy Home Care | Redding, CA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 245-4040 |
| Medical Home Care Professionals | Redding, CA | 11 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 226-5577 |
| Mission Home Health Of Redding | Redding, CA | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 605-3731 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cottonwood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Cottonwood
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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Cottonwood 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Cottonwood: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cottonwood?
Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Cottonwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (530) 225-6102. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Cottonwood?
Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Cottonwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St. Elizabeth Comm Hosp Hha (4.5 of 5), Butte Home Health And Hospice (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Cottonwood?
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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Cottonwood 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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Other care in Cottonwood
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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