Post-Surgery Home Care in East Norwich, NY

Local figures

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

5.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glen Cove)

12

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

459

residents 65 or older (17% of East Norwich)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, about 5.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Plainview Hospital (5.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes East Norwich. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

East Norwich compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	East Norwich	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	20%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	6.8%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	6.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,750	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around East Norwich

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oyster Bay, NY	1.3 mi	1,415	28%
Muttontown, NY	1.7 mi	725	19%
Syosset, NY	2.7 mi	2,759	30%
Brookville, NY	3.6 mi	303	23%
Locust Valley, NY	3.7 mi	735	26%
Cold Spring Harbor, NY	3.9 mi	451	7.1%

Hospitals near East Norwich

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove	Glen Cove, NY	5.3 mi	5 of 5	(516) 674-7300
Plainview Hospital	Plainview, NY	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(516) 719-3000
Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital	Huntington, NY	6.3 mi	5 of 5	(631) 351-2000
St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center	Roslyn, NY	7.1 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-6000

Home health agencies serving East Norwich

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Westbury, NY	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 746-8013
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
MT. Sinai At Home	Westbury, NY	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737

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

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 18% of the $9,313 monthly median income of East Norwich 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 Norwich: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to East Norwich?

Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, about 5.3 mi in a straight line from the center of East Norwich (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (516) 674-7300. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve East Norwich?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes East Norwich ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 18% of the $9,313 monthly median income of East Norwich 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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