Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Temple Terrace, FL
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Temple Terrace for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Temple Terrace, FL: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tampa Va Medical Center in Tampa, about 4.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventhealth Tampa (4.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 88 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Temple Terrace. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Temple Terrace compared with Hillsborough County and Florida
| Census figure | Temple Terrace | Hillsborough County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 35% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 15% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 24% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.1% | 14% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,557 | $55,570 | — |
Older residents in towns around Temple Terrace
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake-Orient Park, FL | 2.7 mi | 3,193 | 46% |
| University, FL | 4.2 mi | 4,520 | 33% |
| Thonotosassa, FL | 4.8 mi | 2,763 | 41% |
| Mango, FL | 5.5 mi | 1,557 | 40% |
| Seffner, FL | 6.8 mi | 1,432 | 36% |
| Lake Magdalene, FL | 7.1 mi | 6,509 | 31% |
Hospitals near Temple Terrace
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Va Medical Center | Tampa, FL | 4.5 mi | 4 of 5 | (813) 972-2000 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | 4.9 mi | 3 of 5 | (813) 615-7200 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | 8.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (813) 615-7219 |
| Tampa General Hospital | Tampa, FL | 8.3 mi | 3 of 5 | (813) 844-7000 |
Home health agencies serving Temple Terrace
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Tampa, FL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 452-6155 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tampa, FL | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 961-8446 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Tampa, FL | 3.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 963-1200 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 7.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
| Making Memories Home Health Inc | Tampa, FL | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (813) 931-0015 |
| Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 932-9911 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Temple Terrace. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Temple Terrace
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 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Temple Terrace 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Temple Terrace: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Temple Terrace?
Tampa Va Medical Center in Tampa, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Temple Terrace (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (813) 972-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Temple Terrace?
Medicare lists 88 certified agencies whose service area includes Temple Terrace ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeast Homecare (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Temple Terrace?
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 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Temple Terrace 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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