Lincoln City, Oregon

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lincoln City, OR

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 Lincoln City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Lincoln City, OR: the local picture

4.8 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lincoln City)
2
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lincoln City ZIP codes in their service area
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Lincoln County)
2,822
residents 65 or older (28% of Lincoln City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, about 4.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lincoln City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lincoln City compared with Lincoln County and Oregon

Census figureLincoln CityLincoln CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability42%36%34%
Residents 65 or older28%32%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%28%27%
Households with no vehicle6.5%4.5%7.1%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%11%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,024$56,115—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Newport, OR25 mi3,24031%
Toledo, OR25 mi51140%
Sheridan, OR31 mi83752%
Tillamook, OR34 mi75554%
Dallas, OR34 mi4,02434%
Monmouth, OR39 mi1,35334%

Hospitals near Lincoln City

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Samaritan North Lincoln HospitalLincoln City, OR4.8 mi3 of 5(541) 994-3661
Samaritan Pacific Community HospitalNewport, OR23 mi1 of 5(541) 265-2244
Salem Health West ValleyDallas, OR34 minot rated(503) 623-8301
Adventist Health TillamookTillamook, OR34 mi4 of 5(503) 815-2260

Home health agencies serving Lincoln City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Signature Healthcare At HomeLincoln City, OR4.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(541) 264-7823
Adventist Health Home Care Services - TillamookTillamook, OR34 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 815-2486

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln City. 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 Lincoln City

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Lincoln City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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 Lincoln City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lincoln City?

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City, about 4.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Lincoln City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 994-3661. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lincoln City?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Lincoln City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care Services - Tillamook (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lincoln City?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Lincoln City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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