Roslyn Heights, New York

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Roslyn Heights, NY

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 Roslyn Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Roslyn Heights, NY: the local picture

1.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roslyn)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Roslyn Heights ZIP codes in their service area
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)
1,224
residents 65 or older (18% of Roslyn Heights)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center in Roslyn, about 1.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by North Shore University Hospital (2.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Roslyn Heights. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Roslyn Heights compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figureRoslyn HeightsNassau CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability33%27%32%
Residents 65 or older18%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone11%20%29%
Households with no vehicle6.6%6.8%29%
Residents 85 or older2.3%2.6%2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.1%6.7%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$121,719$100,301—

Older residents in towns around Roslyn Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Albertson, NY0.7 mi1,11734%
Searingtown, NY1.2 mi1,16523%
East Williston, NY1.3 mi55132%
East Hills, NY1.3 mi1,13916%
Williston Park, NY1.4 mi1,14426%
Roslyn, NY1.6 mi1,39934%

Hospitals near Roslyn Heights

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Francis Hospital - The Heart CenterRoslyn, NY1.4 mi5 of 5(516) 562-6000
North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY2.8 mi5 of 5(516) 562-0100
Long Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park, NY4.1 mi4 of 5(718) 470-7000
Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen Cove, NY6.0 mi5 of 5(516) 674-7300

Home health agencies serving Roslyn Heights

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWestbury, NY3.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 746-8013
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long IslandFlushing, NY9.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care ChhaNew York, NY17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc ChhaBrooklyn, NY19 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health CareStaten Island, NY26 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 629-1000
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys CompanyCarle Place, NY2.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 935-3737

Straight-line miles from the center of Roslyn Heights. 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 Roslyn Heights

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $10,143 monthly median income of Roslyn Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Roslyn Heights: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Roslyn Heights?

St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center in Roslyn, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Roslyn Heights (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (516) 562-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Roslyn Heights?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Roslyn Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Roslyn Heights?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $10,143 monthly median income of Roslyn Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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.

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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