Post-Surgery Home Care in Northvale, NJ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Northvale, NJ: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Orangeburg)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Northvale ZIP codes in their service area

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

922

residents 65 or older (19% of Northvale)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Rockland Psych Ctr in Orangeburg, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center (2.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Northvale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Northvale compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Northvale	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.5%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.4%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,750	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Northvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tappan, NY	0.9 mi	1,425	30%
Norwood, NJ	1.4 mi	1,296	24%
Old Tappan, NJ	2.0 mi	1,301	32%
Harrington Park, NJ	2.2 mi	1,077	26%
Orangeburg, NY	2.5 mi	1,117	35%
Piermont, NY	2.8 mi	602	14%

Hospitals near Northvale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rockland Psych Ctr	Orangeburg, NY	2.3 mi	not rated	(845) 359-1000
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center	Orangeburg, NY	2.3 mi	not rated	(845) 680-8004
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical	Westwood, NJ	2.9 mi	5 of 5	(201) 880-2700
Nyack Hospital	Nyack, NY	5.6 mi	2 of 5	(845) 348-2000

Home health agencies serving Northvale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Ascend Home Health	Rochelle Park, NJ	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 358-2666

Straight-line miles from the center of Northvale. 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 Northvale

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,979 monthly median income of Northvale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Northvale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Northvale?

Rockland Psych Ctr in Orangeburg, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Northvale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (845) 359-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Northvale?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Northvale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Valley Home Care Inc. (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Northvale?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,979 monthly median income of Northvale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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; 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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