Post-Surgery Home Care in Sebastian, FL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sebastian, FL: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sebastian)

62

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

32%

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

9,665

residents 65 or older (37% of Sebastian)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital in Sebastian, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 62 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sebastian. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sebastian compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Sebastian	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	37%	35%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.6%	6.0%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,241	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Sebastian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vero Lake Estates, FL	3.6 mi	1,108	47%
Micco, FL	5.6 mi	5,460	33%
Winter Beach, FL	5.7 mi	1,825	17%
Indian River Shores, FL	7.8 mi	3,204	30%
Gifford, FL	8.0 mi	560	34%
Fellsmere, FL	8.8 mi	438	33%

Hospitals near Sebastian

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital	Sebastian, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(772) 589-3187
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital	Vero Beach, FL	11 mi	4 of 5	(772) 567-4311
Palm Bay Hospital	Palm Bay, FL	20 mi	3 of 5	(321) 434-8000
Holmes Regional Medical Center	Melbourne, FL	22 mi	4 of 5	(321) 434-7000

Home health agencies serving Sebastian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	70 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116

Straight-line miles from the center of Sebastian. 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 Sebastian

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Sebastian: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sebastian?

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital in Sebastian, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Sebastian (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (772) 589-3187. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sebastian?

Medicare lists 62 certified agencies whose service area includes Sebastian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sebastian?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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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