Madeira Beach, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Madeira Beach, FL: the local picture

1.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bay Pines)
42
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Madeira Beach ZIP codes in their service area
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)
1,143
residents 65 or older (29% of Madeira Beach)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bay Pines Va Medical Center in Bay Pines, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital (4.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 42 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Madeira Beach. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Madeira Beach compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figureMadeira BeachPinellas CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability22%31%31%
Residents 65 or older29%26%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%32%25%
Households with no vehicle4.8%6.9%6.0%
Residents 85 or older2.1%3.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.3%12%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,019$54,353—

Older residents in towns around Madeira Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bay Pines, FL1.7 mi1,02333%
Treasure Island, FL2.5 mi2,84416%
Seminole, FL3.3 mi6,49731%
West Lealman, FL3.6 mi5,13835%
South Pasadena, FL4.3 mi3,51737%
Bardmoor, FL4.8 mi2,27529%

Hospitals near Madeira Beach

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Bay Pines Va Medical CenterBay Pines, FL1.5 mi3 of 5(727) 398-6661
HCA Florida St Petersburg HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL4.1 mi2 of 5(727) 384-1414
HCA Florida Northside HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL4.1 mi1 of 5(727) 521-5121
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of HCA FloridSaint Petersburg, FL5.2 minot rated(727) 381-1000

Home health agencies serving Madeira Beach

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast HomecareSaint Petersburg, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By CompassusSaint Petersburg, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 577-7990
Centerwell Home HealthClearwater, FL14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(727) 531-0300
Concierge Home CareClearwater, FL8.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Gulf Breeze Home Health IncSaint Petersburg, FL9.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(727) 623-0394
Prohealth Home Health Services IncSaint Petersburg, FL9.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(727) 202-6820

Straight-line miles from the center of Madeira Beach. 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 Madeira Beach

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 30% of the $4,668 monthly median income of Madeira Beach 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 Madeira Beach: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Madeira Beach?

Bay Pines Va Medical Center in Bay Pines, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Madeira Beach (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (727) 398-6661. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Madeira Beach?

Medicare lists 42 certified agencies whose service area includes Madeira Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeast Homecare (5 of 5), Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Madeira Beach?

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 30% of the $4,668 monthly median income of Madeira Beach 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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