Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Fort Pierce, FL
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Fort Pierce for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Fort Pierce, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Lucie Medical Center (9.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 63 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Pierce. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Fort Pierce compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,458 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 1.3 mi | 981 | 42% |
| Fort Pierce North, FL | 3.5 mi | 1,429 | 38% |
| White City, FL | 3.7 mi | 2,183 | 42% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 5.6 mi | 1,959 | 32% |
| River Park, FL | 7.2 mi | 1,494 | 34% |
| Lakewood Park, FL | 8.3 mi | 3,741 | 31% |
Hospitals near Fort Pierce
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital | Fort Pierce, FL | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 461-4000 |
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 9.9 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 335-4000 |
| Port St Lucie Hospital | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 9.9 mi | not rated | (772) 335-0400 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital | Vero Beach, FL | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | (772) 567-4311 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 52 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Stuart, FL | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Pierce. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Fort Pierce
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Fort Pierce households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Fort Pierce: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Pierce?
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Pierce (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (772) 461-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Fort Pierce?
Medicare lists 63 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Pierce ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Pierce?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Fort Pierce households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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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