Post-Surgery Home Care in Seal Beach, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Seal Beach, CA: the local picture

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Los Alamitos)

212

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

34%

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

10,805

residents 65 or older (44% of Seal Beach)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Uci Health - Los Alamitos in Los Alamitos, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Huntington Beach Hospital (4.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 212 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Seal Beach. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Seal Beach compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Seal Beach	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	44%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	4.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	8.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,762	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Seal Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rossmoor, CA	2.4 mi	2,500	25%
Los Alamitos, CA	3.0 mi	1,619	28%
Westminster, CA	4.5 mi	17,302	37%
Cypress, CA	4.8 mi	8,298	28%
Midway City, CA	5.0 mi	1,391	50%
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	5.3 mi	2,281	48%

Hospitals near Seal Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uci Health - Los Alamitos	Los Alamitos, CA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	(562) 799-3220
Huntington Beach Hospital	Huntington Beach, CA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	(714) 843-5000
Va Long Beach Healthcare System	Long Beach, CA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	(562) 826-8000
St Mary Medical Center	Long Beach, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(562) 491-9000

Home health agencies serving Seal Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A-1 Home Health Care	Huntington Beach, CA	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 375-8900
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Good People Home Health, Inc.	Fullerton, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 750-9980

Straight-line miles from the center of Seal Beach. 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 Seal Beach

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 32% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Seal Beach?

Uci Health - Los Alamitos in Los Alamitos, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Seal Beach (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (562) 799-3220. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Seal Beach?

Medicare lists 212 certified agencies whose service area includes Seal Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include A-1 Home Health Care (5 of 5), 24/7 Care At Home - Home Health (5 of 5), Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Seal Beach?

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 32% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Seal Beach 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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