Lochsloy, Washington

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lochsloy, WA

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Lochsloy, WA: the local picture

8.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Everett)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lochsloy ZIP codes in their service area
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)
651
residents 65 or older (21% of Lochsloy)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, about 8.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cascade Valley Hospital (9.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lochsloy. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lochsloy compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figureLochsloySnohomish CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with a disability33%33%33%
Residents 65 or older21%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%26%26%
Households with no vehicle1.8%4.7%7.1%
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.5%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%9.1%8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,561$69,352—

Older residents in towns around Lochsloy

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lake Cassidy, WA2.0 mi68224%
Granite Falls, WA3.9 mi62365%
Canyon Creek, WA4.4 mi52229%
Lake Stevens, WA4.7 mi3,45037%
Sisco Heights, WA5.1 mi54024%
Marysville, WA5.4 mi10,23243%

Hospitals near Lochsloy

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA8.9 mi4 of 5(425) 261-2000
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA9.1 mi4 of 5(360) 435-2133
Evergreenhealth MonroeMonroe, WA15 mi3 of 5(360) 794-7497
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA20 mi3 of 5(425) 640-4000

Home health agencies serving Lochsloy

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home HealthEverett, WA14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home HealthEverett, WA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, home health aides(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care ServicesKirkland, WA25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(425) 899-3300
Eden Home HealthBellingham, WA54 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish CountyEverett, WA12 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At HomeBurlington, WA32 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(425) 861-3850

Straight-line miles from the center of Lochsloy. 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 Lochsloy

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,047 monthly median income of Lochsloy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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 Lochsloy: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lochsloy?

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, about 8.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Lochsloy (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (425) 261-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lochsloy?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Lochsloy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lochsloy?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $4,047 monthly median income of Lochsloy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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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