Post-Surgery Home Care in Tuckahoe, VA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Tuckahoe, VA: the local picture

3.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richmond)

18

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

9,800

residents 65 or older (20% of Tuckahoe)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bon Secours St Marys Hospital in Richmond, about 3.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cjw Medical Center (6.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Tuckahoe. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Tuckahoe compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Tuckahoe	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.8%	6.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,105	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Tuckahoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Innsbrook, VA	4.6 mi	1,041	15%
Dumbarton, VA	4.7 mi	1,498	16%
Bon Air, VA	5.0 mi	3,282	26%
Short Pump, VA	5.1 mi	3,683	21%
Laurel, VA	5.6 mi	2,217	28%
Lakeside, VA	6.3 mi	1,860	28%

Hospitals near Tuckahoe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	(804) 285-2011
Cjw Medical Center	Richmond, VA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(804) 483-0000
Richmond Va Medical Center	Richmond, VA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	(804) 675-5000
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center	Midlothian, VA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	(804) 594-7400

Home health agencies serving Tuckahoe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuckahoe. 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 Tuckahoe

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Tuckahoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Tuckahoe: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Tuckahoe?

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital in Richmond, about 3.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Tuckahoe (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (804) 285-2011. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Tuckahoe?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Tuckahoe ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Tuckahoe?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Tuckahoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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