Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lake Belvedere Estates, FL
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 Lake Belvedere Estates for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Lake Belvedere Estates, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, about 4.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Mary's Medical Center (5.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 99 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lake Belvedere Estates. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Lake Belvedere Estates compared with Palm Beach County and Florida
| Census figure | Lake Belvedere Estates | Palm Beach County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 28% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,833 | $65,565 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Belvedere Estates
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, FL | 0.8 mi | 337 | 35% |
| Westgate, FL | 2.3 mi | 781 | 53% |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 3.8 mi | 26,251 | 28% |
| Greenacres, FL | 4.4 mi | 7,829 | 34% |
| Palm Springs, FL | 4.4 mi | 3,447 | 33% |
| Lake Clarke Shores, FL | 4.8 mi | 746 | 28% |
Hospitals near Lake Belvedere Estates
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 655-5511 |
| St Mary's Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 5.6 mi | 1 of 5 | (561) 840-6202 |
| Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL | 6.9 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 798-8500 |
| HCA Florida Jfk Hospital | Atlantis, FL | 8.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 965-7300 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Belvedere Estates
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Senior Care, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 228-6164 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Elder's Choice, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 439-2877 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Vertus Healthcare LLC | Boynton Beach, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (561) 704-3184 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Boynton Beach, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-1500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Belvedere Estates. 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 Lake Belvedere Estates
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Lake Belvedere Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.
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 Lake Belvedere Estates: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lake Belvedere Estates?
Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Lake Belvedere Estates (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (561) 655-5511. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Lake Belvedere Estates?
Medicare lists 99 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Belvedere Estates ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Priority Senior Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Elder's Choice, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Lake Belvedere Estates?
At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Lake Belvedere Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
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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