Post-Surgery Home Care in McMinnville, OR

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in McMinnville, OR: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mcminnville)

8

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Yamhill County)

7,059

residents 65 or older (20% of McMinnville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Willamette Valley Medical Center in Mcminnville, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Providence Newberg Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes McMinnville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

McMinnville compared with Yamhill County and Oregon

Census figure	McMinnville	Yamhill County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.5%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,133	$61,368	—

Older residents in towns around McMinnville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lafayette, OR	4.6 mi	626	57%
Dayton, OR	5.6 mi	365	46%
Carlton, OR	5.8 mi	516	50%
Dundee, OR	10 mi	601	24%
Sheridan, OR	13 mi	837	52%
Newberg, OR	13 mi	4,160	37%

Hospitals near McMinnville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willamette Valley Medical Center	Mcminnville, OR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(503) 472-6131
Providence Newberg Medical Center	Newberg, OR	13 mi	4 of 5	(503) 537-1555
Salem Hospital	Salem, OR	20 mi	3 of 5	(503) 561-5200
Salem Health West Valley	Dallas, OR	21 mi	not rated	(503) 623-8301

Home health agencies serving McMinnville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLC	Salem, OR	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 371-4567

Straight-line miles from the center of McMinnville. 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 McMinnville

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,344 monthly median income of McMinnville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in McMinnville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to McMinnville?

Willamette Valley Medical Center in Mcminnville, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of McMinnville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 472-6131. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve McMinnville?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes McMinnville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5), Providence Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in McMinnville?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,344 monthly median income of McMinnville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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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