Post-Surgery Home Care in Weaverville, CA

Local figures

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

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Weaverville)

3

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Trinity County)

1,478

residents 65 or older (37% of Weaverville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, about 0.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Medical Center Redding (30 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Weaverville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Weaverville compared with Trinity County and California

Census figure	Weaverville	Trinity County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	25%	33%
Residents 65 or older	37%	30%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.5%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	9.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,487	$46,727	—

Older residents in towns around Weaverville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hayfork, CA	15 mi	802	37%
Shasta Lake, CA	29 mi	2,121	44%
Redding, CA	32 mi	18,907	40%
Happy Valley, CA	33 mi	1,431	37%
Bella Vista, CA	36 mi	962	50%
Palo Cedro, CA	38 mi	799	35%

Hospitals near Weaverville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trinity Hospital	Weaverville, CA	0.7 mi	not rated	(530) 623-5541
Mercy Medical Center Redding	Redding, CA	30 mi	2 of 5	(530) 225-6102
Shasta Regional Medical Center	Redding, CA	30 mi	2 of 5	(530) 244-5454

Home health agencies serving Weaverville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731
Assured Home Health	Redding, CA	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(530) 247-0858
Home Health Care Management Inc	Chico, CA	86 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 343-0727

Straight-line miles from the center of Weaverville. 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 Weaverville

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 32% of the $4,541 monthly median income of Weaverville 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.

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 Weaverville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Weaverville?

Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, about 0.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Weaverville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (530) 623-5541. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Weaverville?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Weaverville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Mission Home Health Of Redding (3 of 5), Assured Home Health (2.5 of 5), Home Health Care Management Inc (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Weaverville?

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 32% of the $4,541 monthly median income of Weaverville 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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