Post-Surgery Home Care in West Carson, CA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Carson, CA: the local picture

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Los Angeles)

314

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

5,425

residents 65 or older (24% of West Carson)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Torrance Memorial Medical Center (2.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 314 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Carson. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,337	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lomita, CA	2.5 mi	3,668	26%
Carson, CA	2.8 mi	17,227	39%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	3.6 mi	2,151	25%
Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	26,698	27%
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	34%
Alondra Park, CA	5.2 mi	1,417	23%

Hospitals near West Carson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center	Los Angeles, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	(310) 825-6301
Torrance Memorial Medical Center	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	(310) 325-9110
Lac/Harbor-UCLA Med Center	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	(310) 222-2345
Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System	Los Angeles, CA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(310) 478-3711

Home health agencies serving West Carson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Ace Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 383-9678
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222

Straight-line miles from the center of West Carson. 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 West Carson

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 West Carson: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Carson?

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of West Carson (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (310) 825-6301. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Carson?

Medicare lists 314 certified agencies whose service area includes West Carson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Excell Home Care Inc (5 of 5), Reliance Home Health Services (5 of 5), Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in West Carson?

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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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