Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in New York, NY
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 New York for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in New York, NY: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn (0.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 33 certified home health agencies whose service area includes New York. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
New York compared with New York
| Census figure | New York | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 55% | 29% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,058 | — |
Older residents in towns around New York
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 7.4 mi | 4,015 | 29% |
| Jersey City, NJ | 7.4 mi | 34,667 | 31% |
| Union City, NJ | 8.7 mi | 8,359 | 48% |
| Bayonne, NJ | 9.0 mi | 11,225 | 27% |
| West New York, NJ | 9.3 mi | 6,557 | 38% |
| Guttenberg, NJ | 9.6 mi | 1,745 | 29% |
Hospitals near New York
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | (718) 245-3901 |
| Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | (718) 270-1000 |
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | (718) 240-5966 |
| Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center | Brooklyn, NY | 2.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (718) 963-8100 |
Home health agencies serving New York
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha | Brooklyn, NY | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 535-3100 |
| Shining Star Home Health Care | Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 435-4700 |
| Vns Of NY Home Care Chha | New York, NY | 6.4 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 | 8.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 629-1000 |
| Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island | Flushing, NY | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (914) 693-6800 |
| Emerest Home Health Care Of NY | Bronx, NY | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (914) 693-6800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New York. 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 New York
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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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.
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 New York: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New York?
Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of New York (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (718) 245-3901. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve New York?
Medicare lists 33 certified agencies whose service area includes New York ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Shining Star Home Health Care (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in New York?
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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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.
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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
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- Post-Surgery Care in West New York, NJ
- Post-Surgery Care in Guttenberg, NJ
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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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