Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in San Martin, CA
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 San Martin for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in San Martin, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose in San Jose, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by Watsonville Community Hospital (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes San Martin. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
San Martin compared with Santa Clara County and California
| Census figure | San Martin | Santa Clara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 12% | 19% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 9.4% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $115,486 | $92,440 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Martin
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hill, CA | 4.2 mi | 6,879 | 32% |
| Gilroy, CA | 5.3 mi | 7,681 | 37% |
| Interlaken, CA | 12 mi | 1,199 | 38% |
| Amesti, CA | 13 mi | 599 | 24% |
| Aromas, CA | 15 mi | 608 | 20% |
| Watsonville, CA | 15 mi | 6,713 | 40% |
Hospitals near San Martin
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose | San Jose, CA | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | (408) 972-7000 |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville, CA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | (831) 724-4741 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | San Jose, CA | 22 mi | 2 of 5 | (408) 559-2011 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | (831) 462-7700 |
Home health agencies serving San Martin
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc | San Jose, CA | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (886) 282-2057 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Atta Home Healthcare | Modesto, CA | 54 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 598-6355 |
| Truemed, Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 60 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 588-8331 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 98 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Martin. 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 San Martin
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,624 monthly median income of San Martin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
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 San Martin: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to San Martin?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose in San Jose, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of San Martin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (408) 972-7000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve San Martin?
Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes San Martin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc (5 of 5), National Home Health Services-West, Inc (5 of 5), Silverline Staff Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in San Martin?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,624 monthly median income of San Martin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (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.
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