Lely Resort, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Lely Resort, FL: the local picture

6.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Naples)
37
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lely Resort ZIP codes in their service area
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)
3,530
residents 65 or older (41% of Lely Resort)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Naples Community Hospital in Naples, about 6.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 37 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lely Resort. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lely Resort compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figureLely ResortCollier CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability19%22%31%
Residents 65 or older41%34%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%22%25%
Households with no vehicle8.8%4.6%6.0%
Residents 85 or older4.4%4.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.6%7.8%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$104,879$85,716—

Older residents in towns around Lely Resort

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Naples Manor, FL1.3 mi25713%
Lely, FL1.6 mi1,92130%
Verona Walk, FL1.7 mi2,05624%
Golden Gate, FL6.0 mi2,59026%
Naples, FL6.8 mi11,00418%
Vineyards, FL9.4 mi2,07722%

Hospitals near Lely Resort

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL6.2 mi3 of 5(239) 624-5000
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FL12 mi2 of 5(239) 304-5145
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL29 mi4 of 5(239) 343-1000
HCA Florida Lehigh HospitalLehigh Acres, FL35 mi2 of 5(239) 369-2101

Home health agencies serving Lely Resort

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home Care Services LLCFort Myers, FL34 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Centerwell Home HealthPort Charlotte, FL61 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(941) 623-4882
Golden Age Home Health Agency CorpFort Myers, FL34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(239) 368-4899
Discovery At Home LLCFort Myers, FL40 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(239) 676-2080
Millennium Home Care LLCPort Charlotte, FL61 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(885) 674-7500
Naples Home Health Care, IncNaples, FL6.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(239) 430-0064

Straight-line miles from the center of Lely Resort. 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 Lely Resort

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 16% of the $8,740 monthly median income of Lely Resort 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.

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 Lely Resort: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lely Resort?

Naples Community Hospital in Naples, about 6.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Lely Resort (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (239) 624-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lely Resort?

Medicare lists 37 certified agencies whose service area includes Lely Resort ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Care Services LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lely Resort?

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 16% of the $8,740 monthly median income of Lely Resort 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.

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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