Ojus, Florida

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Ojus, 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 Ojus for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Ojus, FL: the local picture

2.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aventura)
145
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ojus ZIP codes in their service area
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)
3,876
residents 65 or older (20% of Ojus)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memorial Regional Hospital (4.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 145 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Ojus. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Ojus compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figureOjusMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability23%32%31%
Residents 65 or older20%17%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%22%25%
Households with no vehicle7.4%9.8%6.0%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.4%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)24%21%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,977$41,151—

Older residents in towns around Ojus

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Ives Estates, FL0.9 mi3,79939%
North Miami Beach, FL1.7 mi7,40632%
West Park, FL1.8 mi2,18740%
Aventura, FL2.4 mi10,29024%
Pembroke Park, FL2.4 mi1,19240%
Hallandale Beach, FL2.8 mi9,79731%

Hospitals near Ojus

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
HCA Florida Aventura HospitalAventura, FL2.0 mi3 of 5(305) 682-7000
Memorial Regional HospitalHollywood, FL4.8 mi3 of 5(954) 987-2000
South Florida State HospitalPembroke Pines, FL6.7 minot rated(305) 967-7000
Memorial Hospital PembrokePembroke Pines, FL7.1 mi4 of 5(954) 962-9650

Home health agencies serving Ojus

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Confident Care Of Florida CorpSunny Isles Beach, FL2.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Florida Nurses Home Health Agency IncNorth Miami, FL2.1 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 254-7200
Professional Home Services, Inc.Miami Lakes, FL9.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 827-1211
Southeast HomecareDoral, FL13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(786) 507-2400
Boris Home Health Care IncMiami, FL14 mi5 of 5—(305) 209-8847
Home Preferred Solution CorpMiami, FL14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(305) 448-0069

Straight-line miles from the center of Ojus. 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 Ojus

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 $3,248 monthly median income of Ojus 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.

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 Ojus: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Ojus?

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in Aventura, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Ojus (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (305) 682-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Ojus?

Medicare lists 145 certified agencies whose service area includes Ojus 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 Ojus?

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 $3,248 monthly median income of Ojus 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.

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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