Holiday, Florida

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Holiday, 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 Holiday for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Holiday, FL: the local picture

3.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tarpon Springs)
42
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Holiday ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasco County)
4,869
residents 65 or older (21% of Holiday)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, about 3.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 42 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Holiday. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Holiday compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figureHolidayPasco CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability36%34%31%
Residents 65 or older21%22%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%27%25%
Households with no vehicle7.3%4.7%6.0%
Residents 85 or older1.8%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%11%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$31,935$48,950—

Older residents in towns around Holiday

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Beacon Square, FL1.8 mi1,37935%
Elfers, FL2.3 mi2,73333%
Tarpon Springs, FL3.4 mi7,74135%
New Port Richey, FL4.4 mi5,20537%
East Lake, FL5.5 mi9,39530%
Trinity, FL5.8 mi4,34921%

Hospitals near Holiday

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Adventhealth North PinellasTarpon Springs, FL3.3 mi4 of 5(813) 615-7219
Morton Plant North Bay HospitalNew Port Richey, FL3.3 mi3 of 5(727) 842-8468
HCA Florida Trinity HospitalTrinity, FL4.2 mi2 of 5(727) 834-4900
Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FL11 mi4 of 5(727) 733-1111

Home health agencies serving Holiday

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthLand O Lakes, FL16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(813) 920-9389
Aveanna Home HealthPalm Harbor, FL7.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Comfort Home Health Agency IncPalm Harbor, FL8.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 682-0053
Trilogy Home HealthcareClearwater, FL12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(727) 803-6982
Primecare Home HealthSaint Petersburg, FL14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 345-3600
Aspire Home CareClearwater, FL15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 799-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Holiday. 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 Holiday

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 53% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Holiday 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.

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Holiday: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Holiday?

Adventhealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, about 3.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Holiday (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (813) 615-7219. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Holiday?

Medicare lists 42 certified agencies whose service area includes Holiday ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Comfort Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Holiday?

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 53% of the $2,661 monthly median income of Holiday 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.

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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