North Bend, Oregon

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in North Bend, OR

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 North Bend for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in North Bend, OR: the local picture

13 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coos Bay)
2
Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Bend ZIP codes in their service area
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)
2,385
residents 65 or older (23% of North Bend)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Coquille Valley Hospital (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes North Bend. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

North Bend compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figureNorth BendCoos CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability32%41%34%
Residents 65 or older23%28%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%28%27%
Households with no vehicle7.4%7.0%7.1%
Residents 85 or older2.8%2.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.9%10%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$85,602$55,529—

Older residents in towns around North Bend

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Coos Bay, OR1.8 mi3,57849%
Coquille, OR16 mi96832%
Reedsport, OR21 mi1,62541%
Bandon, OR22 mi1,19931%
Myrtle Point, OR24 mi62548%
Florence, OR41 mi4,10232%

Hospitals near North Bend

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Bay Area HospitalCoos Bay, OR13 mi2 of 5(541) 269-8111
Coquille Valley HospitalCoquille, OR15 minot rated(541) 396-3101
Lower Umpqua Hospital DistrictReedsport, OR22 minot rated(541) 271-2171
Southern Coos Hospital & Health CenterBandon, OR23 mi2 of 5(541) 347-2426

Home health agencies serving North Bend

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Oregon Coast Home HealthCoos Bay, OR13 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(541) 269-5454
Pacific Home Health And HospiceCoos Bay, OR13 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(541) 266-7005

Straight-line miles from the center of North Bend. 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 North Bend

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $7,134 monthly median income of North Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 North Bend: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to North Bend?

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of North Bend (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 269-8111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve North Bend?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes North Bend ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Oregon Coast Home Health (3 of 5), Pacific Home Health And Hospice (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in North Bend?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $7,134 monthly median income of North Bend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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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