Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Port St. Lucie, FL
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Post-Surgery Care in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie, about 5.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Port St Lucie Hospital (5.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 65 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Port St. Lucie. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.5% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,750 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,494 | 34% |
| White City, FL | 7.0 mi | 2,183 | 42% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,959 | 32% |
| North River Shores, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,374 | 39% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 9.2 mi | 981 | 42% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 9.4 mi | 4,143 | 27% |
Hospitals near Port St. Lucie
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.6 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 335-4000 |
| Port St Lucie Hospital | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.6 mi | not rated | (772) 335-0400 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital | Stuart, FL | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | (772) 287-5200 |
| HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital | Fort Pierce, FL | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | (772) 461-4000 |
Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie
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 $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Port St. Lucie?
St Lucie Medical Center in Port Saint Lucie, about 5.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Port St. Lucie (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (772) 335-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Port St. Lucie?
Medicare lists 65 certified agencies whose service area includes Port St. Lucie ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (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 Port St. Lucie?
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 $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 Fort Pierce South, FL
- Post-Surgery Care in Jensen Beach, FL
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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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