Post-Surgery Home Care in Yorketown, NJ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Yorketown, NJ: the local picture

5.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Freehold)

5

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)

988

residents 65 or older (14% of Yorketown)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, about 5.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jfk University Medical Center (9.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Yorketown. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Yorketown compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Yorketown	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.4%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	6.9%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$108,466	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Yorketown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Robertsville, NJ	3.3 mi	1,915	25%
Freehold, NJ	4.6 mi	1,751	29%
East Freehold, NJ	5.5 mi	559	14%
West Freehold, NJ	5.7 mi	2,027	32%
Concordia, NJ	5.7 mi	2,213	24%
Jamesburg, NJ	6.1 mi	686	29%

Hospitals near Yorketown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Centrastate Medical Center	Freehold, NJ	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(732) 294-7012
Jfk University Medical Center	Edison, NJ	9.5 mi	3 of 5	(732) 321-7000
Bayshore Medical Center	Holmdel, NJ	10 mi	4 of 5	(732) 739-5900
University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro	Plainsboro, NJ	12 mi	4 of 5	(609) 853-6500

Home health agencies serving Yorketown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home	Iselin, NJ	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 317-5777
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Cranford, NJ	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 352-5694
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100
Hackensack Meridian At Home Monmouth County	Neptune, NJ	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 751-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Yorketown. 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 Yorketown

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,039 monthly median income of Yorketown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Yorketown: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Yorketown?

Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, about 5.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Yorketown (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (732) 294-7012. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Yorketown?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Yorketown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home (4 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (4 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Yorketown?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,039 monthly median income of Yorketown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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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