Sea Cliff, New York

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sea Cliff, 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 Sea Cliff for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sea Cliff, NY: the local picture

1.8 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glen Cove)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sea Cliff ZIP codes in their service area
21%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)
952
residents 65 or older (19% of Sea Cliff)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center (3.3 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 Sea Cliff. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sea Cliff compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figureSea CliffNassau CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability21%27%32%
Residents 65 or older19%19%18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%20%29%
Households with no vehicle2.1%6.8%29%
Residents 85 or older1.3%2.6%2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.8%6.7%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$120,781$100,301—

Older residents in towns around Sea Cliff

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Glenwood Landing, NY1.3 mi1,18032%
Glen Head, NY1.7 mi91534%
Port Washington, NY2.0 mi3,68223%
Port Washington North, NY2.6 mi1,07818%
Glen Cove, NY2.7 mi6,39829%
Sands Point, NY2.8 mi47517%

Hospitals near Sea Cliff

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen Cove, NY1.8 mi5 of 5(516) 674-7300
St Francis Hospital - The Heart CenterRoslyn, NY3.3 mi5 of 5(516) 562-6000
North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY4.2 mi5 of 5(516) 562-0100
Montefiore New Rochelle HospitalNew Rochelle, NY8.2 mi1 of 5(914) 632-5000

Home health agencies serving Sea Cliff

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWestbury, NY7.5 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, NY11 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, NY18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc ChhaBrooklyn, NY21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health CareStaten Island, NY28 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, NY6.9 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 Sea Cliff. 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 Sea Cliff

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 $10,065 monthly median income of Sea Cliff 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 Sea Cliff: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sea Cliff?

Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Sea Cliff (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (516) 674-7300. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sea Cliff?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Sea Cliff 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 Sea Cliff?

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 $10,065 monthly median income of Sea Cliff 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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