Maltby, Washington

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

A woman and an older man talking across a wooden table at home
Local figures

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

7.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kirkland)
17
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maltby ZIP codes in their service area
21%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)
2,120
residents 65 or older (19% of Maltby)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland, about 7.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Evergreenhealth Monroe (8.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Maltby. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Maltby compared with King County and Washington

Census figureMaltbyKing CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with a disability21%30%33%
Residents 65 or older19%14%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone7.9%28%26%
Households with no vehicle2.0%11%7.1%
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.7%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.0%9.3%8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$125,461$76,893—

Older residents in towns around Maltby

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Clearview, WA2.6 mi63431%
Woodinville, WA3.6 mi2,07030%
Bothell East, WA3.6 mi1,03238%
High Bridge, WA3.8 mi58124%
Cottage Lake, WA4.1 mi4,08015%
Mill Creek East, WA4.4 mi1,86618%

Hospitals near Maltby

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Evergreenhealth Medical CenterKirkland, WA7.1 mi5 of 5(425) 899-1000
Evergreenhealth MonroeMonroe, WA8.3 mi3 of 5(360) 794-7497
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA11 mi3 of 5(425) 640-4000
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA13 minot rated(206) 987-2000

Home health agencies serving Maltby

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home HealthEverett, WA7.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 299-1302
Evergreenhealth Home Care ServicesKirkland, WA7.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(425) 899-3300
Eden Home HealthTukwila, WA9.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 717-8161
Centerwell Home HealthEverett, WA9.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, home health aides(425) 745-4345
Amedisys Home HealthBellevue, WA13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(225) 292-2031
Eden Home HealthBellingham, WA71 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 734-5410

Straight-line miles from the center of Maltby. 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 Maltby

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 19% of the $10,455 monthly median income of Maltby 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Maltby: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Maltby?

Evergreenhealth Medical Center in Kirkland, about 7.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Maltby (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (425) 899-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Maltby?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Maltby ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Maltby?

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 19% of the $10,455 monthly median income of Maltby 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.

Find post-surgery care in Maltby

Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Maltby can see it as soon as it is live.

Create your free family account

Looking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.

A woman on a sofa at home reviewing caregiver profiles on a laptop