Post-Surgery Home Care in East Northport, NY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in East Northport, NY: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Northport)

15

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

3,522

residents 65 or older (18% of East Northport)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northport Va Medical Center in Northport, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital (4.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes East Northport. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

East Northport compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	East Northport	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.1%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.3%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,409	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around East Northport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northport, NY	2.1 mi	1,986	30%
Elwood, NY	2.4 mi	2,065	25%
Greenlawn, NY	2.5 mi	2,515	27%
Fort Salonga, NY	2.7 mi	2,041	16%
Centerport, NY	3.0 mi	1,196	16%
Commack, NY	3.2 mi	6,179	24%

Hospitals near East Northport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northport Va Medical Center	Northport, NY	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(516) 261-4400
Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital	Huntington, NY	4.6 mi	5 of 5	(631) 351-2000
St Catherine Of Siena Hospital	Smithtown, NY	6.0 mi	5 of 5	(631) 862-3000
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital	Stony Brook, NY	10 mi	5 of 5	(631) 444-4000

Home health agencies serving East Northport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	7.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha	Northport, NY	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 261-7200
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Medford, NY	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 447-2020
Extended Home Care	Brooklyn, NY	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 356-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of East Northport. 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 East Northport

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,367 monthly median income of East Northport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 East Northport: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to East Northport?

Northport Va Medical Center in Northport, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of East Northport (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (516) 261-4400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve East Northport?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes East Northport ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5), Revival Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in East Northport?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,367 monthly median income of East Northport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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