Post-Surgery Care in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA: the local picture

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sonoma)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente ZIP codes in their service area

26%

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

441

residents 65 or older (13% of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, about 3.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente compared with Sonoma County and California

Census figure	Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente	Sonoma County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	8.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,792	$78,329	—

Older residents in towns around Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	1.0 mi	1,198	14%
El Verano, CA	2.1 mi	686	29%
Sonoma, CA	3.0 mi	3,659	31%
Yountville, CA	8.0 mi	1,701	39%
Petaluma, CA	9.7 mi	13,071	30%
Napa, CA	10 mi	14,802	32%

Hospitals near Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sonoma Valley Hospital	Sonoma, CA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	(707) 935-5000
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital	Santa Rosa, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	(707) 525-5300
Adventist Health St Helena	Saint Helena, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	(707) 963-3611
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center	Napa, CA	15 mi	4 of 5	(707) 252-4411

Home health agencies serving Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Baypoint Home Health, Inc	Alameda, CA	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 392-7751
Gateway Home Health Corp.	San Ramon, CA	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 322-4455
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health Santa Rosa	Santa Rosa, CA	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 566-5488
Angelcare Home Health Services, LLC	Milpitas, CA	70 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(646) 361-9817

Straight-line miles from the center of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente. 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 Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente

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 27% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 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.

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 Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?

Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, about 3.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (707) 935-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Baypoint Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Gateway Home Health Corp. (3 of 5), Kaiser Foundation Hospital Home Health Santa Rosa (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?

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 27% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 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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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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