Post-Surgery Care in Fremont, CA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fremont, CA: the local picture

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fremont)

121

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

32,036

residents 65 or older (14% of Fremont)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Washington Hospital in Fremont, about 3.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont (3.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 121 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fremont. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fremont compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Fremont	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	10%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,952	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Fremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newark, CA	5.0 mi	6,131	32%
Milpitas, CA	5.1 mi	10,897	32%
Union City, CA	8.6 mi	13,101	32%
Sunnyvale, CA	8.8 mi	19,985	26%
Santa Clara, CA	9.1 mi	14,863	30%
Mountain View, CA	10 mi	10,012	29%

Hospitals near Fremont

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washington Hospital	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	(510) 797-1111
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	(510) 784-4000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	10 mi	2 of 5	(408) 236-6400
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant	Santa Clara, CA	10 mi	not rated	(408) 851-4850

Home health agencies serving Fremont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Fremont. 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 Fremont

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 18% of the $8,246 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fremont?

Washington Hospital in Fremont, about 3.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Fremont (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (510) 797-1111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fremont?

Medicare lists 121 certified agencies whose service area includes Fremont ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include National Home Health Services-West, Inc (5 of 5), Care In Touch Home Health Agency (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fremont?

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 18% of the $8,246 monthly median income of Fremont 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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