Post-Surgery Home Care in Kings Beach, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kings Beach, CA: the local picture

3.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Incline Village)

1

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Placer County)

329

residents 65 or older (12% of Kings Beach)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, about 3.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tahoe Forest Hospital (10 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 Kings Beach. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kings Beach compared with Placer County and California

Census figure	Kings Beach	Placer County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	7.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,750	$77,195	—

Older residents in towns around Kings Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Incline Village, NV	4.1 mi	2,022	13%
Truckee, CA	12 mi	2,481	21%
Washoe Valley, NV	13 mi	1,158	43%
Carson City, NV	16 mi	12,383	37%
Indian Hills, NV	16 mi	1,813	28%
Johnson Lane, NV	20 mi	2,495	35%

Hospitals near Kings Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Incline Village Community Hospital	Incline Village, NV	3.7 mi	not rated	(775) 833-4100
Tahoe Forest Hospital	Truckee, CA	10 mi	3 of 5	(530) 587-6011
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center	Carson City, NV	14 mi	2 of 5	(775) 445-8000
Renown South Meadows Medical Center	Reno, NV	20 mi	3 of 5	(775) 982-7063

Home health agencies serving Kings Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tahoe Forest Hhs	Truckee, CA	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 582-3244

Straight-line miles from the center of Kings Beach. 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 Kings Beach

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 61% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Kings Beach 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 Kings Beach: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kings Beach?

Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, about 3.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Kings Beach (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (775) 833-4100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kings Beach?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Kings Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Tahoe Forest Hhs (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kings Beach?

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 61% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Kings Beach 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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