Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Palm Coast, 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 Palm Coast for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Palm Coast, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway in Palm Coast, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventhealth Palm Coast (4.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 33 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Palm Coast. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Palm Coast compared with Flagler County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm Coast | Flagler County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 31% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 20% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,697 | $63,791 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm Coast
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Beach, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,838 | 37% |
| Bunnell, FL | 9.4 mi | 1,136 | 29% |
| Flagler Estates, FL | 15 mi | 624 | 20% |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL | 17 mi | 2,960 | 31% |
| Butler Beach, FL | 18 mi | 1,864 | 19% |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 19 mi | 14,718 | 34% |
Hospitals near Palm Coast
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (386) 302-1800 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | 4.2 mi | 5 of 5 | (386) 586-2000 |
| Flagler Hospital | Saint Augustine, FL | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | (904) 819-5155 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | (386) 231-6000 |
Home health agencies serving Palm Coast
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Centerwell Home Health | Daytona Beach, FL | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (386) 274-1088 |
| Halifax Health Care At Home | Port Orange, FL | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 425-3871 |
| Concierge Home Care | Port Orange, FL | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 257-6601 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 50 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 998-4408 |
| Precise Home Care LLC | Jacksonville, FL | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 448-8670 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Coast. 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 Palm Coast
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 $5,141 monthly median income of Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Palm Coast?
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway in Palm Coast, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Palm Coast (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (386) 302-1800. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Palm Coast?
Medicare lists 33 certified agencies whose service area includes Palm Coast ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Halifax Health Care At Home (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Palm Coast?
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 $5,141 monthly median income of Palm Coast 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
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- Post-Surgery Care in Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Butler Beach, FL
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Other care in Palm Coast
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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