Three Rivers, Oregon

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Three Rivers, OR

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 Three Rivers for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Three Rivers, OR: the local picture

20 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bend)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Three Rivers ZIP codes in their service area
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Deschutes County)
855
residents 65 or older (21% of Three Rivers)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, about 20 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Three Rivers. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Three Rivers compared with Deschutes County and Oregon

Census figureThree RiversDeschutes CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability19%28%34%
Residents 65 or older21%21%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone13%22%27%
Households with no vehicle0.8%4.0%7.1%
Residents 85 or older0.2%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.0%6.8%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,056$71,644—

Older residents in towns around Three Rivers

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
La Pine, OR10 mi50645%
Deschutes River Woods, OR12 mi1,10732%
Bend, OR17 mi18,68627%
Eagle Crest, OR30 mi1,61320%
Sisters, OR32 mi1,17623%
Redmond, OR32 mi5,61843%

Hospitals near Three Rivers

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Charles Medical Center - BendBend, OR20 mi4 of 5(541) 382-4321

Home health agencies serving Three Rivers

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health Orange CountyAnaheim, CA717 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(657) 640-8090
Mission Home Health Of BendBend, OR15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(541) 241-3369
Signature Healthcare At HomeBend, OR20 mi4 of 5—(541) 382-5050
Home Health Of Northwest, LLCBend, OR5.6 mi3.5 of 5—(541) 640-2518
St. Charles Home Health ServicesBend, OR20 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(541) 706-4823
Partners Home HealthBend, OR20 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(541) 382-5882

Straight-line miles from the center of Three Rivers. 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 Three Rivers

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 46% of the $4,005 monthly median income of Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Three Rivers?

St Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, about 20 mi in a straight line from the center of Three Rivers (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 382-4321. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Three Rivers?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Three Rivers ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health Orange County (4.5 of 5), Mission Home Health Of Bend (4 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Three Rivers?

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 46% of the $4,005 monthly median income of Three Rivers 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.

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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