Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lake Park, 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 Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Lake Park, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (4.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 84 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lake Park. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Lake Park compared with Palm Beach County and Florida
| Census figure | Lake Park | Palm Beach County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,750 | $65,565 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach, FL | 1.4 mi | 7,391 | 32% |
| North Palm Beach, FL | 1.5 mi | 4,580 | 28% |
| Juno Beach, FL | 5.2 mi | 2,253 | 31% |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 5.3 mi | 26,251 | 28% |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 7.0 mi | 19,836 | 28% |
| Westgate, FL | 7.2 mi | 781 | 53% |
Hospitals near Lake Park
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.5 mi | 1 of 5 | (561) 840-6202 |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 622-1411 |
| W Palm Beach Va Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (561) 422-8600 |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 2 of 5 | (561) 655-5511 |
Home health agencies serving Lake Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Priority Senior Care, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 228-6164 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Boynton Beach, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-1500 |
| Affinity Home Healthcare LLC | Boynton Beach, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (877) 514-5833 |
| Firstat Nursing Services-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 3.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 684-9000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Park. 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 Park
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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Lake Park 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 Park: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lake Park?
St Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Lake Park (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (561) 840-6202. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Lake Park?
Medicare lists 84 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Park ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Mega Senior Services Inc (5 of 5), Priority Senior Care, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Lake Park?
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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Lake Park 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; 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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