Orange City, Florida

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Orange City, FL: the local picture

1.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Orange City)
30
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Orange City ZIP codes in their service area
48%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Volusia County)
3,686
residents 65 or older (26% of Orange City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of Delton (3.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 30 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Orange City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Orange City compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figureOrange CityVolusia CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability48%34%31%
Residents 65 or older26%25%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%27%25%
Households with no vehicle7.3%5.3%6.0%
Residents 85 or older4.9%2.7%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%9.9%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$29,886$54,671—

Older residents in towns around Orange City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lake Helen, FL4.5 mi91246%
DeBary, FL4.6 mi5,40931%
Deltona, FL4.9 mi15,99538%
DeLand, FL5.9 mi8,98134%
West DeLand, FL6.3 mi71837%
Sanford, FL10 mi8,48929%

Hospitals near Orange City

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Adventhealth Fish MemorialOrange City, FL1.1 mi5 of 5(386) 917-5000
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of DeltonDeltona, FL3.4 minot rated(386) 425-4806
Adventhealth DelandDeland, FL6.9 mi4 of 5(386) 943-4522
Central Florida Lake Monroe HospitalSanford, FL9.4 mi2 of 5(407) 321-4500

Home health agencies serving Orange City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Halifax Health Care At HomePort Orange, FL21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(386) 425-3871
Centerwell Home HealthDaytona Beach, FL24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(386) 274-1088
Confident Care Of Florida CorpPalm Coast, FL43 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Concierge Home CarePort Orange, FL22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(386) 257-6601
Medical Services Of America Home HealthJacksonville, FL89 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(904) 998-4408
Concierge Home CareOrange Park, FL89 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Orange City. 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 Orange City

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 57% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Orange City 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 Orange City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Orange City?

Adventhealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Orange City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (386) 917-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Orange City?

Medicare lists 30 certified agencies whose service area includes Orange City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Halifax Health Care At Home (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Orange City?

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 57% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Orange City 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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