Find Top Post-Surgery Care Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Compare 40 post-surgery caregivers in La Jolla offering in-home recovery support, mobility assistance, and daily care. Compare rates and reviews to find the best fit.

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Norma V.'s Photo

La Jolla, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Compassionate, dedicated, and highly experienced caregiver with over 15 years of providing exceptional care to elderly individuals and patients with complex medical needs. Experienced in supporting clients with diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, dementia, and other age-related...
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Home Care Nurse Aid

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with several years of nursing experience in San Diego, where I provide both clinical care and personal assistance to patients in various healthcare settings. Ive been a homecare nurse for over 5 years providing a full range of healthcare services. My work experience...

Laura K. says "Joanna is a gift to our family. She is caring and knowledgeable. She continually finds good solutions to make my husband more comfortable as his...

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Available For Companionship

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
mobility assistance
respite care
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! A little about me: I have dedicated the past 8 years to caring for others. My experience includes memory care, recovery from surgery and stroke, and providing companionship. I genuinely care about finding the right opportunity to help, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please feel free to ask any...
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Caregiving You Can Trust

San Diego, CA

4.3(1)
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$35/hr
32 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Professional Companion & Standby Care Specialist with 30 years of experience and 15+ years certified. Trained at the AARP-recognized Schmeiding Center, I provide calm, gentle, reliable support for seniors who need companionship, safety, medication reminders, light guidance, and a steady overnight or live-in presence. I...

Victor G. says "Rose provided care for my mother with Dementia/Alzheimers for 2 years until she needed to be placed into a nursing home. Rose was highly dependable, able...

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Amy H.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Amy. I'm a compassionate and detail oriented LVN/Caregiver. I have over 18 years of experience working in executive homes as a private caregiver/personal assistant. I have worked with patients in a home setting with the following conditions, Congestive heart failure, COPD, Movement disorders (Parkinson's and MSA)...
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Brooke S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$55/hr
8 years experience
Home modification
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Brooke and I have been a registered nurse for 8 years in several specialties such as Stepdown ICU care, telemetry/cardiac care, medical/surgical care, dialysis care, home health and developmentally disabled care. I created a nurse concierge service that provides personalized 1:1 care for your healthcare needs in the...
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Nefertia J.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Neffie, and would love to help out with caring for you. Rather it's senior care or post surgical care, I know that health care is very important. It is nice to have someone in your corner to take care of you while you're going through hard times.
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Reliable, Compassionate, Fun To Be Around.

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
mobility assistance
personal care
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Companionship/ Respite Care/ Oxygen Therapy/ Cancer Care/ Private Care/ Well-Being Care/ Open Wound Care/ Elder Care / Senior Care/ Temporary Care / Post Surgery
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Justin C.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Justin. I'm a San Diego native, Navy veteran, and private caregiver. I offer hands-on care, companionship, errands, rides to appointments, help around the house, organization, grooming care, and mobile strengthening to help support movement and independence. I offer flexible blocks of time, as well as weekly, biweekly,...
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Compassionate, Skilled Senior Caregiver With 3+ Years Experience

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
respite care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
ABOUT ME Warm, dependable senior caregiver with 3+ years of family caregiving experience, supporting both of my parents. My professional background and behavioral health counseling and 13 years of counseling and recovery coaching strengthened my patience, communication, organization, and ability to remain calm during difficult...
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Joy S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
Hi my name is Joy! About me: I have been in College for 4 years trying to navigate my nursing degree! I will be graduating with my Psychology minor in Fall of 2026! Currently I am working at Aultman Hospital on the neuro/surgical floor! I have been at Aultman for a year and a half taking care of patients. I help them with...
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Julia F.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Hi! I'm Julia, a Registered Nurse with nearly four years of experience working in trauma and surgical intensive care. I'm passionate about supporting seniors while helping them maintain their independence, comfort, and quality of life. My nursing background has taught me to stay calm in unexpected situations, recognize changes...
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Experienced Caregiver/Certified nurse Assistant- Full-time OR Part-time

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Visiting nurse
respite care
dementia
I have a strong care-giving background and have a number of professional experience which I feel uniquely qualified. Taking care of patient/client and providing what they need in a manner that is respectful, caring, and professional is what I do best. Certified Nursing assistant CPR certification 20+ yrs experienced. I am...
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Wren R.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Experianced Certified Nursing Assistant with 11 years of providing personalized, respectful care. I specialize in pre and post-op surgery. dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke recovery, cancer, hospice, and end-of-life care. Always focusing on preserving independence and dignity. My services include assistance with pre and post...
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Anna L.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$32/hr
22 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Anna! With 22 years of experience as a cardiology technician, I bring strong medical knowledge and hands-on expertise to my caregiving practice. I'm currently in school to become a Health Practitioner, expanding my approach to include whole-person wellness. I provide compassionate, attentive care tailored to each...
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Katherine C.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am currently a working professional looking to add hours to my current 8-5. I have 12 years of experience providing supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities both in home and in the community, from a direct support staff to a director of operations, as well as from a case management perspective....
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Lucila K.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
transportation
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have more 10 years experience I study in Barcelona geriatric and special needs I travel to Sudamérica for help operation smile for kids with needs, my English is my 3 p.m. languish I understand all. The focus is on the patient's comfort, physical well-being, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs, rather than on curing...
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Compassionate And Experienced Nurse

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
Caring nurse with over 40 years of experience providing compassionate care to seniors and individuals of all ages. Dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment while managing health needs and offering emotional support. - Experienced in assisting with daily tasks, medication reminders, and promoting independence. -...
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Compassionate Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hi my name Joy, born and raised in San Diego. I am a compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with several years of experience caring for patients in hospital and home-care settings. My background includes working in the Float Pool at Kaiser Permanente, as well as experience as an RNA and Patient Care Assistant. I am...

Michael B. says "Joy was above and beyond what we could have hoped for our mom's care!! Very thorough, detail-oriented, great companion, and went the extra mile for our...

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Chelsea B.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Mobility assistance
personal care
transportation
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
NY Certified Nurse Assistant with 8 years of experience. •BLS Certified • Highly adaptable from years as a Hospital CNA. • Clinical expertise from the ICU, ER, PACU & Medical Surgical Unit. • Compassionate comfort care from my time in hospice. I bring a perfect mix of medical safety and gentle, patient care.
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  • 40 post-surgery care are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $30.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent post-surgery care reviews from local families in La Jolla, CA

Post-Surgery Care in La Jolla, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 40 listed post-surgery care

Joanna L.

Joanna is a gift to our family. She is caring and knowledgeable. She continually finds good solutions to make my husband more comfortable...

- Laura K.

Rose M.

Rose provided care for my mother with Dementia/Alzheimers for 2 years until she needed to be placed into a nursing home. Rose was highly...

- Victor G.

Joy T.

Joy was above and beyond what we could have hoped for our mom's care!! Very thorough, detail-oriented, great companion, and went the extra...

- Michael B.

Helpful information on post-surgery care in La Jolla, CA

Post-surgery care in La Jolla, CA focuses on helping individuals recover safely at home after a medical procedure. Caregivers can assist with mobility, medication reminders, wound care support, meal preparation, and daily activities such as bathing or dressing. The level of care is typically tailored to the type of surgery and recovery plan provided by your healthcare team. Preparing in advance with a post-surgery checklist can help ensure a smoother recovery process.
The cost of post-surgery care in La Jolla, CA can vary depending on the level of support needed and the caregiver’s experience. Many providers charge hourly rates, while extended or overnight care may be priced differently. Costs may also be influenced by the type of surgery, recovery timeline, and whether specialized care is required.
The length of post-surgery care in La Jolla, CA depends on the type of procedure and your individual recovery plan. Some people may need help for just a few days after surgery, while others may require several weeks of support. Your doctor’s recommendations can help guide how much care is needed and for how long.
Yes, many post-surgery care providers in La Jolla, CA offer in-home services, allowing individuals to recover in a familiar and comfortable environment. In-home care can be customized to include part-time assistance, full-time support, or overnight care depending on your needs and recovery goals.
To find a qualified post-surgery caregiver in La Jolla, CA, many families compare providers based on experience with similar procedures, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about their experience with post-operative care, ability to follow recovery instructions, and communication style. Interviews and trial visits can help ensure a good fit.
Before hiring post-surgery care in La Jolla, CA, consider asking about the caregiver’s experience with your type of surgery, availability, and services offered. You may also want to discuss recovery expectations, safety precautions, and how progress or concerns will be communicated. Choosing a caregiver who can support your specific recovery needs is key.

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