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

Local figures

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

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gresham)

11

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)

1,664

residents 65 or older (13% of Sandy)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sandy. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sandy compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Sandy	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	7.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,591	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Estacada, OR	7.6 mi	686	29%
Damascus, OR	8.7 mi	2,684	19%
Gresham, OR	11 mi	17,001	38%
Troutdale, OR	11 mi	2,435	33%
Happy Valley, OR	12 mi	4,234	36%
Wood Village, OR	12 mi	639	37%

Hospitals near Sandy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center	Gresham, OR	11 mi	3 of 5	(503) 674-1122
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	(503) 652-2880
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center	Oregon City, OR	15 mi	4 of 5	(503) 656-1631
Adventist Health Portland	Portland, OR	16 mi	4 of 5	(503) 257-2500

Home health agencies serving Sandy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Assured Home Health	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 582-9246
Amedisys Home Health Care	Portland, OR	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(503) 253-5155

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy. 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 Sandy

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 47% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sandy?

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Sandy (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 674-1122. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sandy?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Sandy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Connected Home Health (4.5 of 5), Providence Home Health (4 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sandy?

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 47% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy, OR