Post-Surgery Home Care in Zellwood, FL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Zellwood, FL: the local picture

9.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ocoee)

30

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

1,421

residents 65 or older (44% of Zellwood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, about 9.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 30 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Zellwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Zellwood compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Zellwood	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	44%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.7%	6.0%
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,366	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Zellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Apopka, FL	2.9 mi	8,132	29%
Tangerine, FL	4.7 mi	904	22%
South Apopka, FL	6.1 mi	1,250	39%
Mount Plymouth, FL	6.1 mi	726	39%
Mount Dora, FL	7.3 mi	5,793	34%
Clarcona, FL	7.6 mi	901	41%

Hospitals near Zellwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital	Ocoee, FL	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(407) 296-1000
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital	Clermont, FL	16 mi	3 of 5	(352) 394-4071
Adventhealth Orlando	Orlando, FL	18 mi	3 of 5	(407) 303-1976
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital	Sanford, FL	18 mi	2 of 5	(407) 321-4500

Home health agencies serving Zellwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Lake Mary, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(407) 644-3532
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Amedisys Home Health	Altamonte Springs, FL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Zellwood. 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 Zellwood

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Zellwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Zellwood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Zellwood?

Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, about 9.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Zellwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (407) 296-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Zellwood?

Medicare lists 30 certified agencies whose service area includes Zellwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Advantage Care Solutions Inc (5 of 5), Acute Home Healthcare Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Zellwood?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Zellwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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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