Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Napa, 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 Napa for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Napa, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, about 9.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sutter Solano Medical Center (9.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 53 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Napa. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Napa compared with Napa County and California
| Census figure | Napa | Napa County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 25% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.8% | 8.5% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $77,525 | $84,991 | — |
Older residents in towns around Napa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yountville, CA | 7.5 mi | 1,701 | 39% |
| American Canyon, CA | 8.5 mi | 2,963 | 44% |
| Sonoma, CA | 8.6 mi | 3,659 | 31% |
| Boyes Hot Springs, CA | 10 mi | 1,198 | 14% |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA | 10 mi | 441 | 26% |
| El Verano, CA | 10 mi | 686 | 29% |
Hospitals near Napa
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley Hospital | Sonoma, CA | 9.2 mi | 2 of 5 | (707) 935-5000 |
| Sutter Solano Medical Center | Vallejo, CA | 9.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (707) 554-5280 |
| Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (707) 252-4411 |
| Northbay Medical Center | Fairfield, CA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | (707) 646-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Napa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 56 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 56 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Mare Island Home Health Inc | Fairfield, CA | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (707) 557-6800 |
| East Bay Home Health Services | Fairfield, CA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (707) 428-1473 |
| Luxor Care Home Health Services | Vallejo, CA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (707) 561-8008 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Napa. 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 Napa
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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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.
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 Napa: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Napa?
Sonoma Valley Hospital in Sonoma, about 9.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Napa (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (707) 935-5000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Napa?
Medicare lists 53 certified agencies whose service area includes Napa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5), National Home Health Services-West, Inc (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Napa?
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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Yountville, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in American Canyon, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in Sonoma, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in Boyes Hot Springs, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in El Verano, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in Vallejo, CA
- Post-Surgery Care in Fairfield, CA
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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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