Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Fulton, MD
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 Fulton for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Fulton, MD: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, about 4.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center (7.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fulton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Fulton compared with Howard County and Maryland
| Census figure | Fulton | Howard County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.8% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 19% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.3% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $119,597 | $110,656 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fulton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scaggsville, MD | 1.8 mi | 1,886 | 24% |
| Burtonsville, MD | 2.6 mi | 1,753 | 19% |
| West Laurel, MD | 2.8 mi | 710 | 23% |
| North Laurel, MD | 3.9 mi | 2,791 | 15% |
| Columbia, MD | 4.4 mi | 18,042 | 29% |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD | 4.7 mi | 1,568 | 14% |
Hospitals near Fulton
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center | Columbia, MD | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (410) 740-7890 |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | Silver Spring, MD | 7.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (240) 637-4000 |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | Olney, MD | 8.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (301) 774-8882 |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | Lanham, MD | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | (301) 552-8118 |
Home health agencies serving Fulton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia, MD | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 997-5257 |
| Homecentris Home Health Ii | Owings Mills, MD | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 321-8448 |
| Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. | Silver Spring, MD | 7.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 592-4400 |
| Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice | Silver Spring, MD | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 754-4663 |
| Phr Of Baltimore, Inc. | Baltimore, MD | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 368-2825 |
| Adoration Home Health Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (410) 235-1060 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,966 monthly median income of Fulton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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 Fulton: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fulton?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, about 4.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Fulton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (410) 740-7890. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Fulton?
Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Fulton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Homecentris Home Health Ii (5 of 5), Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Fulton?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,966 monthly median income of Fulton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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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