Naval Academy, Maryland

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Naval Academy, MD

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 Naval Academy for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Naval Academy, MD: the local picture

3.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Annapolis)
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Naval Academy ZIP codes in their service area
10%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)
50
residents 65 or older (1.7% of Naval Academy)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc in Annapolis, about 3.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center (3.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Naval Academy. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Naval Academy compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figureNaval AcademyAnne Arundel CountyMaryland
Residents 65+ with a disability10%28%30%
Residents 65 or older1.7%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%25%27%
Households with no vehicle3.5%4.1%8.8%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.7%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%6.5%9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$135,000$92,094—

Older residents in towns around Naval Academy

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Annapolis, MD1.5 mi8,30126%
Annapolis Neck, MD3.4 mi2,83318%
Parole, MD3.8 mi6,24127%
Arnold, MD4.2 mi3,69923%
Cape St. Claire, MD4.5 mi1,49918%
Edgewater, MD4.8 mi1,76328%

Hospitals near Naval Academy

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, IncAnnapolis, MD3.6 mi3 of 5(443) 481-1000
Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical CenterAnnapolis, MD3.6 minot rated(443) 481-1000
University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical CenterGlen Burnie, MD15 mi5 of 5(410) 595-1967
University Of Md Capital Region Medical CenterUpper Marlboro, MD20 mi1 of 5(301) 618-2000

Home health agencies serving Naval Academy

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthColumbia, MD24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 997-5257
The Johns Hopkins Home Health Services, IncBaltimore, MD21 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 288-8000
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Towson, MD30 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 823-0880
HomecallEaston, MD26 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 822-4020

Straight-line miles from the center of Naval Academy. 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 Naval Academy

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $11,250 monthly median income of Naval Academy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 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 Naval Academy: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Naval Academy?

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc in Annapolis, about 3.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Naval Academy (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (443) 481-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Naval Academy?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Naval Academy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), The Johns Hopkins Home Health Services, Inc (3.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Naval Academy?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $11,250 monthly median income of Naval Academy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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