Novi, Michigan

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Novi, MI

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Novi, MI: the local picture

6.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Farmington Hills)
99
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Novi ZIP codes in their service area
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)
10,299
residents 65 or older (15% of Novi)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills, about 6.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital (7.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 99 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Novi. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Novi compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figureNoviOakland CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability33%29%32%
Residents 65 or older15%18%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%30%29%
Households with no vehicle5.1%5.3%7.0%
Residents 85 or older2.5%2.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.6%8.9%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$68,499$67,387—

Older residents in towns around Novi

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Northville, MI2.9 mi1,27011%
Wixom, MI3.8 mi2,43328%
Walled Lake, MI4.1 mi1,23142%
Wolverine Lake, MI5.2 mi80334%
Farmington, MI5.7 mi2,07627%
Farmington Hills, MI5.7 mi17,67831%

Hospitals near Novi

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI6.3 mi3 of 5(248) 471-8000
Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield HospitalW Bloomfield, MI7.0 mi3 of 5(248) 325-1000
Huron Valley-Sinai HospitalCommerce Township, MI7.3 mi3 of 5(248) 937-3370
St Joe Mercy Hospital System LivoniaLivonia, MI8.0 mi2 of 5(734) 655-4800

Home health agencies serving Novi

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Interim Oakland CountyNovi, MI1.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 553-3333
Carebridge Home HealthCanton, MI10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 559-5661
Central Home Health CareSouthfield, MI14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 569-5410
Global Home CareTroy, MI20 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 588-8881
All About Family Home Health Services, LLCMount Clemens, MI32 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(586) 477-1402
Absolute Home Health CareGrand Blanc, MI32 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 694-1042

Straight-line miles from the center of Novi. 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 Novi

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,708 monthly median income of Novi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Novi: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Novi?

Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills, about 6.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Novi (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (248) 471-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Novi?

Medicare lists 99 certified agencies whose service area includes Novi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Interim Oakland County (5 of 5), Carebridge Home Health (5 of 5), Central Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Novi?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,708 monthly median income of Novi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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