La Verne, California

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in La Verne, 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 La Verne for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in La Verne, CA: the local picture

3.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Dimas)
233
Medicare-certified home health agencies list La Verne ZIP codes in their service area
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
7,419
residents 65 or older (24% of La Verne)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is San Dimas Community Hospital in San Dimas, about 3.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 233 certified home health agencies whose service area includes La Verne. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

La Verne compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureLa VerneLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with a disability32%34%33%
Residents 65 or older24%15%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%22%23%
Households with no vehicle5.7%8.9%7.1%
Residents 85 or older2.8%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.8%15%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,068$64,269—

Older residents in towns around La Verne

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
San Dimas, CA2.4 mi6,86634%
Claremont, CA3.2 mi7,22732%
Pomona, CA4.3 mi19,87036%
Glendora, CA4.8 mi8,74431%
Charter Oak, CA5.1 mi1,41539%
Montclair, CA5.3 mi4,56940%

Hospitals near La Verne

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
San Dimas Community HospitalSan Dimas, CA3.0 mi2 of 5(909) 599-6811
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical CenterPomona, CA3.3 mi3 of 5(909) 865-9500
Montclair Hospital Medical CenterMontclair, CA5.2 mi3 of 5(909) 625-8300
Aurora Charter OakCovina, CA5.3 minot rated(626) 966-1632

Home health agencies serving La Verne

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Inland Wellness Health Care IncUpland, CA6.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(909) 579-0077
Executive Home Health, IncPasadena, CA23 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(626) 227-6218
Telfair Home Health CareGlendale, CA27 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(818) 539-5244
Millennium Healthcare Services, IncMontrose, CA27 mi5 of 5—(818) 493-9999
Excell Home Care IncParamount, CA27 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health ServicesParamount, CA27 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(562) 630-8783

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

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 25% of the $5,756 monthly median income of La Verne 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 La Verne: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to La Verne?

San Dimas Community Hospital in San Dimas, about 3.0 mi in a straight line from the center of La Verne (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (909) 599-6811. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve La Verne?

Medicare lists 233 certified agencies whose service area includes La Verne ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Inland Wellness Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Executive Home Health, Inc (5 of 5), Telfair Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 25% of the $5,756 monthly median income of La Verne 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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