Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Marina del Rey, CA
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 Marina del Rey for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Marina del Rey, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Marina Del Rey, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital (3.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 343 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Marina del Rey. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Marina del Rey compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | Marina del Rey | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.7% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 22% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 15% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around Marina del Rey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica, CA | 3.6 mi | 17,816 | 26% |
| Culver City, CA | 3.7 mi | 7,116 | 28% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 3.8 mi | 549,590 | 36% |
| El Segundo, CA | 4.8 mi | 2,412 | 25% |
| Ladera Heights, CA | 4.8 mi | 1,626 | 17% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 5.5 mi | 5,660 | 22% |
Hospitals near Marina del Rey
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital | Marina Del Rey, CA | 0.1 mi | 4 of 5 | (310) 823-8911 |
| Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital | Santa Monica, CA | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | (310) 319-4000 |
| Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | 3.7 mi | 4 of 5 | (310) 829-5511 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | (310) 423-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Marina del Rey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 672-4581 |
| Kind Hands, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 4.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 383-3706 |
| Universal Home Care, Inc. | Beverly Hills, CA | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (323) 653-9222 |
| Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (323) 964-0884 |
| American Nursing Home Health | Los Angeles, CA | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (213) 572-0600 |
| Lm Home Health Care Services, Inc | Encino, CA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 669-6026 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Marina del Rey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Marina del Rey
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Marina del Rey: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Marina del Rey?
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Marina Del Rey, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Marina del Rey (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (310) 823-8911. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Marina del Rey?
Medicare lists 343 certified agencies whose service area includes Marina del Rey ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc (5 of 5), Kind Hands, Inc (5 of 5), Universal Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Marina del Rey?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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.
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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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