Miami Springs, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Miami Springs, FL: the local picture

2.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hialeah)
189
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Miami Springs ZIP codes in their service area
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)
2,547
residents 65 or older (19% of Miami Springs)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 189 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Miami Springs. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Miami Springs compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figureMiami SpringsMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability23%32%31%
Residents 65 or older19%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%22%25%
Households with no vehicle5.9%9.8%6.0%
Residents 85 or older3.4%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)25%21%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,657$41,151—

Older residents in towns around Miami Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Brownsville, FL2.9 mi2,98640%
Gladeview, FL3.4 mi1,79638%
Hialeah, FL3.5 mi45,81539%
West Little River, FL4.1 mi6,25329%
Doral, FL4.3 mi7,06826%
West Miami, FL4.3 mi1,24042%

Hospitals near Miami Springs

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Hialeah HospitalHialeah, FL2.9 mi3 of 5(305) 693-6100
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs CampusHialeah, FL3.3 mi4 of 5(305) 558-2500
Coral Gables HospitalCoral Gables, FL3.8 mi3 of 5(305) 445-8461
Miami Va Medical CenterMiami, FL4.3 mi4 of 5(305) 324-4455

Home health agencies serving Miami Springs

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast HomecareDoral, FL1.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 507-2400
Home Care Plus IncDoral, FL3.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 266-7142
Hcbc Of Miami IncDoral, FL3.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 360-4907
Caring Professional Services, Inc.Hialeah, FL3.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 266-0731
Dial 4 Care, IncMiami Lakes, FL5.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 643-8403
A Plus Home Health Services LLCMiami, FL5.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 953-8052

Straight-line miles from the center of Miami Springs. 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 Miami Springs

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 39% of the $3,638 monthly median income of Miami Springs 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 Miami Springs: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Miami Springs?

Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Miami Springs (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (305) 693-6100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Miami Springs?

Medicare lists 189 certified agencies whose service area includes Miami Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeast Homecare (5 of 5), Home Care Plus Inc (5 of 5), Hcbc Of Miami Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Miami Springs?

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 39% of the $3,638 monthly median income of Miami Springs 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.

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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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