Post-Surgery Home Care in Silverdale, WA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Silverdale, WA: the local picture

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Seattle)

7

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

4,330

residents 65 or older (21% of Silverdale)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, about 17 mi away in a straight line, followed by Harborview Medical Center (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Silverdale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Silverdale compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Silverdale	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.3%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	6.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,674	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Silverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chico, WA	3.6 mi	725	26%
Bangor Base, WA	4.1 mi	9	100%
Tracyton, WA	4.2 mi	1,083	42%
Poulsbo, WA	5.4 mi	2,623	26%
Suquamish, WA	5.9 mi	944	24%
Navy Yard City, WA	8.0 mi	357	39%

Hospitals near Silverdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Virginia Mason Medical Center	Seattle, WA	17 mi	5 of 5	(206) 223-6600
Harborview Medical Center	Seattle, WA	17 mi	2 of 5	(206) 744-9535
Seattle Children's Hospital	Seattle, WA	18 mi	not rated	(206) 987-2000
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill	Seattle, WA	18 mi	4 of 5	(206) 320-2000

Home health agencies serving Silverdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Aleca Home Health	Silverdale, WA	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 719-8912
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home Health	Silverdale, WA	6.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 373-6966
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Silverdale. 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 Silverdale

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,223 monthly median income of Silverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 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 Silverdale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Silverdale?

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, about 17 mi in a straight line from the center of Silverdale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (206) 223-6600. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Silverdale?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Silverdale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Puget Sound Home Health (5 of 5), Aleca Home Health (4.5 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Silverdale?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,223 monthly median income of Silverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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