Post-Surgery Home Care in Kentfield, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kentfield, CA: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenbrae)

1

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

1,766

residents 65 or older (26% of Kentfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Marinhealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Foundation Hospital (6.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 1 certified home health agency whose service area includes Kentfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kentfield compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Kentfield	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.9%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$142,283	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Kentfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Larkspur, CA	1.6 mi	3,268	26%
Ross, CA	1.9 mi	491	16%
Mill Valley, CA	2.1 mi	3,287	26%
Corte Madera, CA	2.8 mi	1,892	18%
San Anselmo, CA	3.3 mi	2,745	18%
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	4.1 mi	2,232	17%

Hospitals near Kentfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marinhealth Medical Center	Greenbrae, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	(415) 925-7900
Kaiser Foundation Hospital	San Rafael, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	(415) 444-2000
San Francisco Va Medical Center	San Francisco, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	(415) 221-4810
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco	San Francisco, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	(415) 833-2646

Home health agencies serving Kentfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	San Ramon, CA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 734-1604

Straight-line miles from the center of Kentfield. 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 Kentfield

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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 Kentfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kentfield?

Marinhealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Kentfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (415) 925-7900. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kentfield?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Kentfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kentfield?

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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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