Post-Surgery Home Care in Santa Ana, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Santa Ana, CA: the local picture

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Santa Ana)

468

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

35,609

residents 65 or older (11% of Santa Ana)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Coastal Communities Hospital in Santa Ana, about 1.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center (3.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 468 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Santa Ana. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Santa Ana compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Santa Ana	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,900	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Ana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orange, CA	3.7 mi	21,180	29%
Tustin, CA	4.2 mi	10,353	27%
Fountain Valley, CA	4.3 mi	11,640	31%
Costa Mesa, CA	5.2 mi	14,577	32%
Garden Grove, CA	5.3 mi	26,708	35%
North Tustin, CA	5.4 mi	5,775	26%

Hospitals near Santa Ana

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Coastal Communities Hospital	Santa Ana, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	(714) 754-5454
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center	Garden Grove, CA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(714) 537-5160
Providence St. Joseph Hospital	Orange, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(714) 633-9111
Uci Health-Orange	Orange, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(714) 456-7890

Home health agencies serving Santa Ana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Stable Home Health, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	—	(714) 248-1269
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
1 & 1 Home Health, Inc	Westminster, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 940-7659
Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc	Stanton, CA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-8338

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana

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 25% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Santa Ana 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.

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 Santa Ana: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Santa Ana?

Coastal Communities Hospital in Santa Ana, about 1.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Santa Ana (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (714) 754-5454. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Santa Ana?

Medicare lists 468 certified agencies whose service area includes Santa Ana ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Specialized Home Health Services (5 of 5), Stable Home Health, Inc (5 of 5), Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Santa Ana?

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 25% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Santa Ana 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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