Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Pace, 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 Pace for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Pace, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, about 7.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Santa Rosa Medical Center (7.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pace. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Pace compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida
| Census figure | Pace | Santa Rosa County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 21% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 7.4% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,771 | $68,515 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pace
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge, FL | 4.1 mi | 580 | 40% |
| Wallace, FL | 4.3 mi | 846 | 48% |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 6.7 mi | 6,481 | 41% |
| Milton, FL | 6.8 mi | 1,808 | 53% |
| Bagdad, FL | 7.5 mi | 921 | 35% |
| Gonzalez, FL | 7.5 mi | 2,356 | 37% |
Hospitals near Pace
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida West Hospital | Pensacola, FL | 7.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (850) 494-4000 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | Milton, FL | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | (850) 626-7762 |
| Sacred Heart Hospital | Pensacola, FL | 9.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (850) 416-7000 |
| Baptist Hospital | Pensacola, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (850) 434-4011 |
Home health agencies serving Pace
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 972-0311 |
| Peoples Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 696-0911 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Pensacola, FL | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (850) 434-8662 |
| Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLC | Pensacola, FL | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 857-1889 |
| Medi Home Health Agency | Pensacola, FL | 7.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (850) 475-5392 |
| Ascension At Home | Pensacola, FL | 9.0 mi | 4 of 5 | — | (850) 266-7235 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pace. 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 Pace
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 27% of the $5,231 monthly median income of Pace 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 Pace: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pace?
HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, about 7.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Pace (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (850) 494-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Pace?
Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Pace ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mission Home Health LLC (4.5 of 5), Peoples Home Health LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Pace?
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 27% of the $5,231 monthly median income of Pace 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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