Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in West Hollywood, CA
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 West Hollywood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in West Hollywood, CA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, about 1.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southern California Hospital At Hollywood (2.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 399 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Hollywood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
West Hollywood compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | West Hollywood | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 48% | 22% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 15% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,497 | $64,269 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Hollywood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills, CA | 1.9 mi | 8,048 | 32% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5.3 mi | 549,590 | 36% |
| Culver City, CA | 5.9 mi | 7,116 | 28% |
| Ladera Heights, CA | 6.3 mi | 1,626 | 17% |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 6.6 mi | 2,773 | 25% |
| Burbank, CA | 7.5 mi | 17,069 | 37% |
Hospitals near West Hollywood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (310) 423-5000 |
| Southern California Hospital At Hollywood | Hollywood, CA | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | (323) 462-2271 |
| Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (213) 413-3000 |
| Children's Hosp Of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 4.7 mi | not rated | (323) 669-2164 |
Home health agencies serving West Hollywood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Home Care, Inc. | Beverly Hills, CA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (323) 653-9222 |
| Beverly Hills H H Care, Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 659-7950 |
| Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 4.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (323) 964-0884 |
| Kind Hands, Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (310) 383-3706 |
| First Way Home Health Care, Inc | Glendale, CA | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 751-0505 |
| V & V Home Health Inc | Glendale, CA | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 918-1592 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Hollywood. 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 West Hollywood
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 40% of the $3,625 monthly median income of West Hollywood 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.
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 West Hollywood: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Hollywood?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of West Hollywood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (310) 423-5000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve West Hollywood?
Medicare lists 399 certified agencies whose service area includes West Hollywood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Universal Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Beverly Hills H H Care, Inc (5 of 5), Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in West Hollywood?
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 40% of the $3,625 monthly median income of West Hollywood 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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