Post-Surgery Care in Elwood, NY: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Elwood, NY: the local picture

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington)

16

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

25%

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

2,065

residents 65 or older (18% of Elwood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital in Huntington, about 4.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Northport Va Medical Center (4.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Elwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Elwood compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Elwood	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.1%	29%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	7.3%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$144,279	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Elwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenlawn, NY	1.8 mi	2,515	27%
East Northport, NY	2.4 mi	3,522	23%
Commack, NY	2.9 mi	6,179	24%
Dix Hills, NY	3.0 mi	5,028	23%
South Huntington, NY	3.2 mi	1,856	39%
Huntington Station, NY	3.4 mi	6,157	41%

Hospitals near Elwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital	Huntington, NY	4.0 mi	5 of 5	(631) 351-2000
Northport Va Medical Center	Northport, NY	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(516) 261-4400
St Catherine Of Siena Hospital	Smithtown, NY	6.6 mi	5 of 5	(631) 862-3000
Plainview Hospital	Plainview, NY	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(516) 719-3000

Home health agencies serving Elwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	7.6 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	34 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	43 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	4.1 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	19 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	37 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 Elwood. 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 Elwood

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 14% of the $12,023 monthly median income of Elwood 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 Elwood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Elwood?

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital in Huntington, about 4.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Elwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (631) 351-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Elwood?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Elwood 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 Elwood?

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 14% of the $12,023 monthly median income of Elwood 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Elwood, NY