Post-Surgery Home Care in Hawthorne, NY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Hawthorne, NY: the local picture

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Valhalla)

11

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westchester County)

922

residents 65 or older (19% of Hawthorne)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, about 1.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Phelps Hospital (2.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hawthorne. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hawthorne compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Hawthorne	Westchester County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	14%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,827	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Thornwood, NY	1.4 mi	749	33%
Valhalla, NY	2.0 mi	702	32%
Pleasantville, NY	2.2 mi	1,190	21%
Elmsford, NY	3.5 mi	467	21%
Briarcliff Manor, NY	3.7 mi	1,848	29%
Sleepy Hollow, NY	3.8 mi	1,725	34%

Hospitals near Hawthorne

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Westchester Medical Center	Valhalla, NY	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(914) 493-7000
Phelps Hospital	Sleepy Hollow, NY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	(914) 366-3000
White Plains Hospital Center	White Plains, NY	5.1 mi	5 of 5	(914) 681-0600
Nyack Hospital	Nyack, NY	6.7 mi	2 of 5	(845) 348-2000

Home health agencies serving Hawthorne

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preferred Certified	Mount Vernon, NY	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 244-9570
Emerest Home Health Care Of NY	Bronx, NY	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737
Vns Westchester Chha	White Plains, NY	6.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 682-1480

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,402 monthly median income of Hawthorne households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Hawthorne: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hawthorne?

Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, about 1.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Hawthorne (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (914) 493-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hawthorne?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Hawthorne ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Preferred Certified (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of NY (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hawthorne?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,402 monthly median income of Hawthorne households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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