Post-Surgery Care in Mineola, NY: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mineola, NY: the local picture

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Hyde Park)

19

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

3,434

residents 65 or older (16% of Mineola)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, about 2.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center (3.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mineola. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mineola compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Mineola	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.8%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	6.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,614	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Mineola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Williston Park, NY	0.9 mi	1,144	26%
East Williston, NY	1.0 mi	551	32%
Garden City Park, NY	1.3 mi	1,545	30%
Carle Place, NY	1.4 mi	963	42%
Herricks, NY	1.4 mi	918	31%
Garden City, NY	1.5 mi	3,996	18%

Hospitals near Mineola

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Long Island Jewish Medical Center	New Hyde Park, NY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	(718) 470-7000
St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center	Roslyn, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-6000
North Shore University Hospital	Manhasset, NY	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-0100
Nassau University Medical Center	East Meadow, NY	4.9 mi	1 of 5	(516) 572-0123

Home health agencies serving Mineola

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Westbury, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 746-8013
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	1.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineola. 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 Mineola

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,135 monthly median income of Mineola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Mineola: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mineola?

Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, about 2.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Mineola (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (718) 470-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mineola?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Mineola ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island (5 of 5), Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mineola?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,135 monthly median income of Mineola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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.

More near Mineola

More senior care near Mineola

Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mineola

More for Mineola families

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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Mineola, NY