Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lakehurst, NJ
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 Lakehurst for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Lakehurst, NJ: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Community Medical Center in Toms River, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus (7.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lakehurst. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Lakehurst compared with Ocean County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Lakehurst | Ocean County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.2% | 30% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% | 6.0% | 11% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.2% | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,029 | $62,752 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lakehurst
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Knoll, NJ | 1.7 mi | 1,810 | 31% |
| Leisure Village West, NJ | 2.1 mi | 2,809 | 36% |
| Pine Lake Park, NJ | 3.3 mi | 1,290 | 40% |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ | 3.6 mi | 1,762 | 36% |
| Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ | 4.1 mi | 8,958 | 39% |
| Crestwood Village, NJ | 4.3 mi | 5,848 | 33% |
Hospitals near Lakehurst
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | 5.2 mi | 1 of 5 | (732) 557-8000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | 7.9 mi | 3 of 5 | (732) 363-1900 |
| Ocean Medical Center | Brick, NJ | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | (732) 840-2200 |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold, NJ | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (732) 294-7012 |
Home health agencies serving Lakehurst
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Whiting, NJ | 9.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 350-2355 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 9.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
| Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County | Brick, NJ | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 206-8100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
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 Lakehurst: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lakehurst?
Community Medical Center in Toms River, about 5.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Lakehurst (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (732) 557-8000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Lakehurst?
Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakehurst ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5), Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Lakehurst?
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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; 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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