Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Keyes, 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 Keyes for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Keyes, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, about 4.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memorial Medical Center (8.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Keyes. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Keyes compared with Stanislaus County and California
| Census figure | Keyes | Stanislaus County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 17% | 38% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 23% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around Keyes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson, CA | 4.0 mi | 1,353 | 52% |
| Ceres, CA | 4.2 mi | 5,891 | 36% |
| Turlock, CA | 4.6 mi | 11,295 | 43% |
| Bystrom, CA | 5.7 mi | 339 | 50% |
| Empire, CA | 5.9 mi | 552 | 36% |
| Bret Harte, CA | 6.0 mi | 239 | 42% |
Hospitals near Keyes
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Medical Center | Turlock, CA | 4.0 mi | 2 of 5 | (209) 667-4200 |
| Memorial Medical Center | Modesto, CA | 8.2 mi | 3 of 5 | (209) 526-4500 |
| Doctors Medical Center | Modesto, CA | 9.8 mi | 1 of 5 | (209) 578-1211 |
| Oak Valley Hospital District | Oakdale, CA | 16 mi | 1 of 5 | (209) 847-3011 |
Home health agencies serving Keyes
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc | Pleasanton, CA | 53 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (925) 240-6300 |
| Progressive Home Health Care | Modesto, CA | 6.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (209) 505-1035 |
| Covenant Care At Home | Turlock, CA | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (209) 250-5200 |
| Sutter Care At Home | Salida, CA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (707) 864-4670 |
| Careone Home Health And Hospice, Inc | Salida, CA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (209) 632-8888 |
| Prohealth Home Care, Inc | Stockton, CA | 38 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (877) 311-5001 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Keyes. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Keyes
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. 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Keyes: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Keyes?
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, about 4.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Keyes (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (209) 667-4200. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Keyes?
Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Keyes ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc (5 of 5), Progressive Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Covenant Care At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Keyes?
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. 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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