Post-Surgery Care in Maywood, CA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Maywood, CA: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntington Park)

156

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maywood ZIP codes in their service area

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

2,703

residents 65 or older (11% of Maywood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Community Hospital Of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital (2.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 156 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Maywood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Maywood compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Maywood	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	8.9%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,518	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Maywood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bell, CA	0.8 mi	3,718	36%
Cudahy, CA	1.7 mi	1,889	28%
Huntington Park, CA	1.8 mi	6,112	44%
Commerce, CA	2.2 mi	2,164	35%
Walnut Park, CA	2.4 mi	2,160	39%
Bell Gardens, CA	2.5 mi	3,652	40%

Hospitals near Maywood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Hospital Of Huntington Park	Huntington Park, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	(323) 583-1931
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	(323) 268-5514
Los Angeles Community Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(323) 267-0477
Los Angeles General Medical Center	Los Angeles, CA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(323) 226-2800

Home health agencies serving Maywood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581

Straight-line miles from the center of Maywood. 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 Maywood

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, which is 31% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Maywood households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Maywood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Maywood?

Community Hospital Of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Maywood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (323) 583-1931. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Maywood?

Medicare lists 156 certified agencies whose service area includes Maywood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Reliance Home Health Services (5 of 5), Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Maywood?

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, which is 31% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Maywood households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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