Post-Surgery Home Care in Home Gardens, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Home Gardens, CA: the local picture

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Riverside)

175

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

1,570

residents 65 or older (15% of Home Gardens)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside in Riverside, about 3.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (4.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 175 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Home Gardens. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Home Gardens compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Home Gardens	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.3%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,500	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Home Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Corona, CA	3.3 mi	20,723	34%
Norco, CA	4.0 mi	3,897	32%
Coronita, CA	5.7 mi	358	63%
Eastvale, CA	7.1 mi	6,780	29%
Riverside, CA	7.9 mi	38,145	38%
Woodcrest, CA	8.2 mi	3,034	33%

Hospitals near Home Gardens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside	Riverside, CA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(951) 353-2000
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center	Riverside, CA	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(951) 688-2211
Corona Regional Medical Center	Corona, CA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(951) 736-6240
Riverside Community Hospital	Riverside, CA	11 mi	2 of 5	(951) 788-3000

Home health agencies serving Home Gardens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	47 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049

Straight-line miles from the center of Home Gardens. 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 Home Gardens

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 23% of the $6,292 monthly median income of Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Home Gardens?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside in Riverside, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Home Gardens (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (951) 353-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Home Gardens?

Medicare lists 175 certified agencies whose service area includes Home Gardens ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Advantage Health Systems (5 of 5), Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc (5 of 5), Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Home Gardens?

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 23% of the $6,292 monthly median income of Home Gardens 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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