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

Local figures

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

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Middletown)

5

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Orange County)

398

residents 65 or older (14% of Florida)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, about 10 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bon Secours Community Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Florida. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Florida compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Florida	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	9.4%	29%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	11%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,313	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Florida

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chester, NY	4.4 mi	572	17%
Goshen, NY	5.1 mi	1,374	38%
Warwick, NY	5.2 mi	2,106	30%
Walton Park, NY	6.8 mi	526	32%
Mechanicstown, NY	8.3 mi	1,662	32%
Greenwood Lake, NY	8.3 mi	651	40%

Hospitals near Florida

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Garnet Health Medical Center	Middletown, NY	10 mi	4 of 5	(845) 343-2424
Bon Secours Community Hospital	Port Jervis, NY	17 mi	2 of 5	(845) 856-5351
Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern	Suffern, NY	19 mi	3 of 5	(914) 368-5000
Keller Ach (West Point)	West Point, NY	20 mi	not rated	(845) 938-4034

Home health agencies serving Florida

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Evercare At Home	Newburgh, NY	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(855) 485-6697
Willcare Chha (Newburgh)	Newburgh, NY	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 561-3655
Archcare At Home	Valhalla, NY	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 941-1710
The Valley View Certified Home Health Agency	Goshen, NY	4.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 291-2330

Straight-line miles from the center of Florida. 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 Florida

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 $7,526 monthly median income of Florida 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 Florida: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Florida?

Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Florida (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (845) 343-2424. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Florida?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Florida ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Evercare At Home (4 of 5), Willcare Chha (Newburgh) (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Florida?

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 $7,526 monthly median income of Florida 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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