Naranja, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Naranja, FL: the local picture

2.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Homestead)
139
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Naranja ZIP codes in their service area
31%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)
1,208
residents 65 or older (7.6% of Naranja)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Homestead Hospital in Homestead, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by West Kendall Baptist Hospital (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 139 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Naranja. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Naranja compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figureNaranjaMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability31%32%31%
Residents 65 or older7.6%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%22%25%
Households with no vehicle15%9.8%6.0%
Residents 85 or older0.4%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%21%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,978$41,151—

Older residents in towns around Naranja

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Leisure City, FL1.8 mi2,72745%
Princeton, FL2.2 mi3,67344%
Homestead, FL3.7 mi6,99934%
Goulds, FL3.8 mi2,31540%
South Miami Heights, FL5.5 mi6,83535%
Florida City, FL5.7 mi1,49625%

Hospitals near Naranja

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Homestead HospitalHomestead, FL2.0 mi4 of 5(786) 243-8000
West Kendall Baptist HospitalMiami, FL10 mi5 of 5(786) 467-2000
Baptist Hospital Of MiamiMiami, FL10 mi5 of 5(786) 596-1960
South Miami HospitalMiami, FL15 mi4 of 5(786) 662-4000

Home health agencies serving Naranja

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
High Standard Health Services IncMiami, FL10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 271-6770
Better Services Home Health CorpMiami, FL10 mi5 of 5——
Lifetime Home Health Care CorpMiami, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 831-1348
Professional Plus Home Health IncMiami, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(305) 969-5741
Alpha Home Health Agency CorpMiami, FL15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides—
Asa Home Care IncMiami, FL18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Naranja. 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 Naranja

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 51% of the $2,748 monthly median income of Naranja 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 Naranja: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Naranja?

Homestead Hospital in Homestead, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Naranja (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (786) 243-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Naranja?

Medicare lists 139 certified agencies whose service area includes Naranja ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include High Standard Health Services Inc (5 of 5), Better Services Home Health Corp (5 of 5), Lifetime Home Health Care Corp (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Naranja?

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 51% of the $2,748 monthly median income of Naranja 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.

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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