Post-Surgery Home Care in West Nyack, NY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Nyack, NY: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nyack)

6

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rockland County)

908

residents 65 or older (25% of West Nyack)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Nyack Hospital in Nyack, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Rockland Psych Ctr (3.3 mi). 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 West Nyack. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Nyack compared with Rockland County and New York

Census figure	West Nyack	Rockland County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	9.8%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.9%	13%

Older residents in towns around West Nyack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bardonia, NY	1.7 mi	1,150	38%
Blauvelt, NY	1.7 mi	939	16%
Valley Cottage, NY	2.1 mi	1,999	16%
Nanuet, NY	2.5 mi	3,988	32%
Nyack, NY	2.8 mi	1,495	24%
Pearl River, NY	2.9 mi	3,060	33%

Hospitals near West Nyack

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nyack Hospital	Nyack, NY	2.3 mi	2 of 5	(845) 348-2000
Rockland Psych Ctr	Orangeburg, NY	3.3 mi	not rated	(845) 359-1000
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center	Orangeburg, NY	3.3 mi	not rated	(845) 680-8004
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical	Westwood, NJ	6.0 mi	5 of 5	(201) 880-2700

Home health agencies serving West Nyack

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Montefiore Nyack Hospital Home Health Agency	New City, NY	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(845) 638-8700
Vns Westchester Chha	White Plains, NY	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 682-1480
A & T Certified Home Care, LLC	New City, NY	4.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 708-8182
Archcare At Home	Valhalla, NY	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 941-1710

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

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Nyack: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Nyack?

Nyack Hospital in Nyack, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of West Nyack (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (845) 348-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Nyack?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes West Nyack ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Revival Home Health Care (5 of 5), Montefiore Nyack Hospital Home Health Agency (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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