Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Orlando, 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 Orlando for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Orlando, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, about 5.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orlando Va Medical Center (5.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 78 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Orlando. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Orlando compared with Orange County and Florida
| Census figure | Orlando | Orange County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 21% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,129 | $57,429 | — |
Older residents in towns around Orlando
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods, FL | 5.4 mi | 4,801 | 41% |
| Taft, FL | 7.0 mi | 495 | 53% |
| Belle Isle, FL | 7.0 mi | 1,758 | 23% |
| Rio Pinar, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,300 | 30% |
| Pine Castle, FL | 7.7 mi | 1,503 | 31% |
| Conway, FL | 7.7 mi | 2,749 | 38% |
Hospitals near Orlando
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucf Lake Nona Hospital | Orlando, FL | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (850) 523-2115 |
| Orlando Va Medical Center | Orlando, FL | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | (407) 631-1000 |
| Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida | Orlando, FL | 5.6 mi | not rated | (407) 567-4000 |
| Orlando Health | Orlando, FL | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | (321) 841-5111 |
Home health agencies serving Orlando
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Orlando, FL | 6.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 259-2272 |
| Ethic Health Services LLC | Orlando, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 530-5915 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Orlando, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (407) 894-5703 |
| Southeast Homecare | Orlando, FL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 382-1240 |
| Acute Home Healthcare Inc | Orlando, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Advantage Care Solutions Inc | Lake Mary, FL | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (321) 233-3922 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Orlando. 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 Orlando
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 39% of the $3,594 monthly median income of Orlando 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 Orlando: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Orlando?
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital in Orlando, about 5.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Orlando (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (850) 523-2115. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Orlando?
Medicare lists 78 certified agencies whose service area includes Orlando ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Ethic Health Services LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Orlando?
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 39% of the $3,594 monthly median income of Orlando 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Meadow Woods, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Taft, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Belle Isle, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Rio Pinar, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Pine Castle, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Conway, FL
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Other care in Orlando
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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