Post-Surgery Home Care in Fort Bragg, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fort Bragg, CA: the local picture

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Bragg)

2

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Mendocino County)

1,667

residents 65 or older (24% of Fort Bragg)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, about 1.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (38 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Bragg. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fort Bragg compared with Mendocino County and California

Census figure	Fort Bragg	Mendocino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,235	$56,685	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Bragg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brooktrails, CA	22 mi	572	38%
Willits, CA	24 mi	1,482	41%
Ukiah, CA	38 mi	3,228	50%
North Lakeport, CA	54 mi	921	38%
Lakeport, CA	55 mi	1,321	46%
Nice, CA	55 mi	573	40%

Hospitals near Fort Bragg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast	Fort Bragg, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(707) 961-1234
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley	Ukiah, CA	38 mi	4 of 5	(707) 462-3111

Home health agencies serving Fort Bragg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	165 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Fort Bragg, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 961-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Bragg. 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 Fort Bragg

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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.

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 Fort Bragg: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Bragg?

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, about 1.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Bragg (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (707) 961-1234. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fort Bragg?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Bragg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care Services (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Bragg?

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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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