Post-Surgery Home Care in La Grande, OR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in La Grande, OR: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (La Grande)

2

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Union County)

2,442

residents 65 or older (19% of La Grande)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Wallowa Memorial Hospital (40 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes La Grande. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

La Grande compared with Union County and Oregon

Census figure	La Grande	Union County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,316	$55,873	—

Older residents in towns around La Grande

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baker City, OR	40 mi	2,546	42%
Pendleton, OR	43 mi	3,024	38%
Milton-Freewater, OR	45 mi	1,160	27%
College Place, WA	52 mi	2,083	32%
Walla Walla, WA	53 mi	6,410	37%
Hermiston, OR	68 mi	1,949	46%

Hospitals near La Grande

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grande Ronde Hospital	La Grande, OR	0.4 mi	5 of 5	(541) 963-8421
Wallowa Memorial Hospital	Enterprise, OR	40 mi	3 of 5	(541) 426-3111
St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City	Baker City, OR	40 mi	1 of 5	(541) 523-6461

Home health agencies serving La Grande

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grande Ronde Hospital Home Care Services	La Grande, OR	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 963-2273
Enhabit Home Health	La Grande, OR	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 663-8912

Straight-line miles from the center of La Grande. 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 La Grande

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $5,110 monthly median income of La Grande households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 La Grande: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to La Grande?

Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of La Grande (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 963-8421. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve La Grande?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes La Grande ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Grande Ronde Hospital Home Care Services (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in La Grande?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $5,110 monthly median income of La Grande households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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