Post-Surgery Home Care in Stockton, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Stockton, CA: the local picture

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stockton)

102

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)

41,979

residents 65 or older (13% of Stockton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton in Stockton, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Dameron Hospital (1.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 102 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Stockton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Stockton compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figure	Stockton	San Joaquin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,799	$65,486	—

Older residents in towns around Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Country Club, CA	1.8 mi	1,595	36%
Lincoln Village, CA	2.4 mi	839	35%
August, CA	2.5 mi	802	38%
Garden Acres, CA	4.4 mi	843	49%
Kennedy, CA	4.7 mi	239	52%
Morada, CA	5.5 mi	917	39%

Hospitals near Stockton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton	Stockton, CA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(209) 943-2000
Dameron Hospital	Stockton, CA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(209) 944-5550
San Joaquin General Hospital	French Camp, CA	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(209) 468-6000
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial	Lodi, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	(209) 334-3411

Home health agencies serving Stockton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Lodi, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 333-3131
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Straight-line miles from the center of Stockton. 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 Stockton

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 30% of the $4,817 monthly median income of Stockton 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Stockton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Stockton?

St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton in Stockton, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Stockton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (209) 943-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Stockton?

Medicare lists 102 certified agencies whose service area includes Stockton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adventist Health Home Care Services (5 of 5), Atta Home Healthcare (5 of 5), American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Stockton?

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 30% of the $4,817 monthly median income of Stockton 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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