Huntington Park, California

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Huntington Park, CA

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 Huntington Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Huntington Park, CA: the local picture

0.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington Park)
388
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Huntington Park ZIP codes in their service area
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6,112
residents 65 or older (12% of Huntington Park)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Community Hospital Of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 388 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Huntington Park. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Huntington Park compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureHuntington ParkLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability44%34%33%
Residents 65 or older12%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%22%23%
Households with no vehicle14%8.9%7.1%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%15%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$39,747$64,269—

Older residents in towns around Huntington Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Walnut Park, CA0.8 mi2,16039%
Florence-Graham, CA1.7 mi5,20149%
Maywood, CA1.8 mi2,70326%
Bell, CA2.2 mi3,71836%
Cudahy, CA2.3 mi1,88928%
South Gate, CA2.8 mi11,34434%

Hospitals near Huntington Park

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Community Hospital Of Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CA0.2 mi1 of 5(323) 583-1931
East Los Angeles Doctors HospitalLos Angeles, CA3.3 mi1 of 5(323) 268-5514
Los Angeles Community HospitalLos Angeles, CA3.3 mi3 of 5(323) 267-0477
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community HospitalLos Angeles, CA3.8 mi4 of 5(424) 835-6808

Home health agencies serving Huntington Park

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Excell Home Care IncParamount, CA6.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health ServicesParamount, CA6.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 630-8783
Prime Nursing ServicesLos Angeles, CA7.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(213) 380-9991
Intra Care Home Health Providers, IncLos Angeles, CA7.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(323) 964-0884
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, IncLos Angeles, CA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(310) 672-4581
S N E Home Health Care ServicesWhittier, CA11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 325-5335

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington Park. 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 Huntington Park

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 44% of the $3,312 monthly median income of Huntington Park 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Huntington Park: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Huntington Park?

Community Hospital Of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Huntington Park (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (323) 583-1931. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Huntington Park?

Medicare lists 388 certified agencies whose service area includes Huntington Park ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Reliance Home Health Services (5 of 5), Prime Nursing Services (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Huntington Park?

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 44% of the $3,312 monthly median income of Huntington Park 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.

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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