Post-Surgery Care in Salem, OR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Salem, OR: the local picture

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salem)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Salem ZIP codes in their service area

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

28,181

residents 65 or older (16% of Salem)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Salem Hospital in Salem, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Legacy Silverton Medical Center (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Salem. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Salem compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Salem	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,857	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Four Corners, OR	2.5 mi	2,627	47%
Hayesville, OR	4.5 mi	2,594	39%
Keizer, OR	5.5 mi	7,059	35%
Turner, OR	6.3 mi	551	24%
Aumsville, OR	9.2 mi	370	30%
Independence, OR	9.7 mi	1,099	27%

Hospitals near Salem

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Salem Hospital	Salem, OR	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(503) 561-5200
Legacy Silverton Medical Center	Silverton, OR	14 mi	not rated	(503) 873-1500
Salem Health West Valley	Dallas, OR	15 mi	not rated	(503) 623-8301
Santiam Hospital & Clinics	Stayton, OR	15 mi	not rated	(503) 769-2175

Home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,821 monthly median income of Salem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Salem: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Salem?

Salem Hospital in Salem, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Salem (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 561-5200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Salem?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Salem ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence Benedictine Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Salem?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,821 monthly median income of Salem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Salem, OR