Maitland, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Maitland, FL: the local picture

5.2 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Orlando)
44
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maitland ZIP codes in their service area
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)
2,534
residents 65 or older (13% of Maitland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth Orlando in Orlando, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orlando Health (8.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 44 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Maitland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Maitland compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figureMaitlandOrange CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability30%33%31%
Residents 65 or older13%13%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%21%25%
Households with no vehicle2.0%5.7%6.0%
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.7%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$83,915$57,429—

Older residents in towns around Maitland

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Fern Park, FL2.1 mi1,58123%
Fairview Shores, FL2.5 mi1,92137%
Altamonte Springs, FL2.5 mi7,14432%
Winter Park, FL2.8 mi7,49728%
Lockhart, FL3.7 mi1,87129%
Casselberry, FL3.8 mi5,30135%

Hospitals near Maitland

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Adventhealth OrlandoOrlando, FL5.2 mi3 of 5(407) 303-1976
Orlando HealthOrlando, FL8.0 mi4 of 5(321) 841-5111
Orlando Health-Health Central HospitalOcoee, FL10 mi3 of 5(407) 296-1000
Oviedo Medical CenterOviedo, FL10 mi3 of 5(615) 850-6055

Home health agencies serving Maitland

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthOrlando, FL5.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(407) 894-5703
Kindred At HomeLake Mary, FL8.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(407) 644-3532
Advantage Care Solutions IncLake Mary, FL8.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(321) 233-3922
Acute Home Healthcare IncOrlando, FL9.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Southeast HomecareOrlando, FL9.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(407) 382-1240
Trilogy Home HealthcareOrlando, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(407) 259-2272

Straight-line miles from the center of Maitland. 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 Maitland

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 20% of the $6,993 monthly median income of Maitland 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 Maitland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Maitland?

Adventhealth Orlando in Orlando, about 5.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Maitland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (407) 303-1976. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Maitland?

Medicare lists 44 certified agencies whose service area includes Maitland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Advantage Care Solutions Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Maitland?

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 20% of the $6,993 monthly median income of Maitland 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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