Post-Surgery Home Care in Gloucester, MA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Gloucester, MA: the local picture

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beverly)

20

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

8,405

residents 65 or older (28% of Gloucester)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northeast Hospital Corporation in Beverly, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by North Shore Medical Center - (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 20 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Gloucester. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Gloucester compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Gloucester	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	9.3%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,361	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rockport, MA	3.4 mi	2,017	19%
Ipswich, MA	7.6 mi	640	26%
Beverly, MA	9.5 mi	8,270	29%
Marblehead, MA	12 mi	4,639	18%
Topsfield, MA	14 mi	564	32%
Danvers, MA	14 mi	6,337	27%

Hospitals near Gloucester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeast Hospital Corporation	Beverly, MA	11 mi	3 of 5	(978) 922-3000
North Shore Medical Center -	Salem, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	(978) 741-1215
Anna Jaques Hospital	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	3 of 5	(978) 463-1000
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	Melrose, MA	23 mi	3 of 5	(781) 979-3000

Home health agencies serving Gloucester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester. 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 Gloucester

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

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 Gloucester: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gloucester?

Northeast Hospital Corporation in Beverly, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Gloucester (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (978) 922-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Gloucester?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Gloucester ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Patient Care Solutions, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Gloucester?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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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