Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in North Miami, 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 North Miami for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in North Miami, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is North Shore Medical Center in Miami, about 4.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by HCA Florida Aventura Hospital (4.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 127 certified home health agencies whose service area includes North Miami. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
North Miami compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | North Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 21% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,444 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Miami
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne Park, FL | 1.5 mi | 272 | 37% |
| North Miami Beach, FL | 2.0 mi | 7,406 | 32% |
| Biscayne Gardens, FL | 2.2 mi | 5,986 | 28% |
| Bay Harbor Islands, FL | 2.4 mi | 915 | 17% |
| Miami Shores, FL | 2.4 mi | 1,455 | 19% |
| Bal Harbour, FL | 2.9 mi | 986 | 21% |
Hospitals near North Miami
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Medical Center | Miami, FL | 4.2 mi | 1 of 5 | (305) 835-6000 |
| HCA Florida Aventura Hospital | Aventura, FL | 4.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (305) 682-7000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc | Miami Beach, FL | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | (305) 674-2121 |
| Hialeah Hospital | Hialeah, FL | 7.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (305) 693-6100 |
Home health agencies serving North Miami
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc | North Miami, FL | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 254-7200 |
| Professional Home Services, Inc. | Miami Lakes, FL | 8.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 827-1211 |
| Southeast Homecare | Doral, FL | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 507-2400 |
| Dial 4 Care, Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 643-8403 |
| Home Preferred Solution Corp | Miami, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 448-0069 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Miami. 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 North Miami
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 43% of the $3,287 monthly median income of North Miami 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.
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 North Miami: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to North Miami?
North Shore Medical Center in Miami, about 4.2 mi in a straight line from the center of North Miami (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (305) 835-6000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve North Miami?
Medicare lists 127 certified agencies whose service area includes North Miami ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc (5 of 5), Professional Home Services, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in North Miami?
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 43% of the $3,287 monthly median income of North Miami 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.
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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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