Countryside, Virginia

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Countryside, VA

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 Countryside for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

5.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dulles)
44
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Countryside ZIP codes in their service area
20%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Loudoun County)
1,290
residents 65 or older (13% of Countryside)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, about 5.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Reston Hospital Center (7.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 44 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Countryside. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Countryside compared with Loudoun County and Virginia

Census figureCountrysideLoudoun CountyVirginia
Residents 65+ with a disability20%28%31%
Residents 65 or older13%11%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%19%27%
Households with no vehicle3.0%2.9%6.1%
Residents 85 or older0.8%1.1%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.2%5.7%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$115,288$104,179—

Older residents in towns around Countryside

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Cascades, VA1.4 mi1,80322%
University Center, VA1.9 mi41831%
Dulles Town Center, VA2.0 mi35823%
One Loudoun, VA2.3 mi24753%
Sugarland Run, VA2.8 mi1,43128%
Lowes Island, VA3.1 mi1,32326%

Hospitals near Countryside

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Stonesprings Hospital CenterDulles, VA5.9 mi4 of 5(571) 349-4000
Reston Hospital CenterReston, VA7.3 mi3 of 5(703) 689-9000
Inova Loudoun HospitalLeesburg, VA11 mi5 of 5(703) 858-6600
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical CenterRockville, MD13 mi2 of 5(240) 826-6517

Home health agencies serving Countryside

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Five Star Home Health CareChantilly, VA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 661-4555
Grace Home Healthcare LLCFairfax, VA15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy(703) 865-7370
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLCAlexandria, VA22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(301) 266-0738
Pathwell Home Health & HospiceReston, VA8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 450-8680
Revival Homecare AgencyAnnandale, VA19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 341-6670
National Home Health Care IncHerndon, VA5.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 787-3060

Straight-line miles from the center of Countryside. 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 Countryside

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 13% of the $9,607 monthly median income of Countryside 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Countryside: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Countryside?

Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, about 5.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Countryside (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (571) 349-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Countryside?

Medicare lists 44 certified agencies whose service area includes Countryside ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Five Star Home Health Care (5 of 5), Grace Home Healthcare LLC (5 of 5), Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Countryside?

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 13% of the $9,607 monthly median income of Countryside 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.

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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