Post-Surgery Care in Stayton, OR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Stayton, OR: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stayton)

8

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

1,756

residents 65 or older (21% of Stayton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Santiam Hospital & Clinics in Stayton, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Legacy Silverton Medical Center (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Stayton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Stayton compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Stayton	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	6.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,552	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Stayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sublimity, OR	1.7 mi	1,008	37%
Aumsville, OR	4.4 mi	370	30%
Turner, OR	8.0 mi	551	24%
Jefferson, OR	12 mi	354	32%
Four Corners, OR	12 mi	2,627	47%
Salem, OR	14 mi	28,181	39%

Hospitals near Stayton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Santiam Hospital & Clinics	Stayton, OR	1.8 mi	not rated	(503) 769-2175
Legacy Silverton Medical Center	Silverton, OR	13 mi	not rated	(503) 873-1500
Salem Hospital	Salem, OR	14 mi	3 of 5	(503) 561-5200
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital	Lebanon, OR	19 mi	3 of 5	(541) 258-2101

Home health agencies serving Stayton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Straight-line miles from the center of Stayton. 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 Stayton

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Stayton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Stayton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Stayton?

Santiam Hospital & Clinics in Stayton, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Stayton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 769-2175. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Stayton?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Stayton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence Benedictine Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Stayton?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Stayton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Stayton, OR