Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Anchorage, AK
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 Anchorage for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Anchorage, AK: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, about 18 mi away in a straight line, followed by Alaska Regional Hospital (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Anchorage. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Anchorage compared with Alaska
| Census figure | Anchorage | Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 14% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,770 | — |
Older residents in towns around Anchorage
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 26 mi | 2,183 | 28% |
| Butte, AK | 27 mi | 653 | 37% |
| Gateway, AK | 27 mi | 648 | 38% |
| South Lakes, AK | 29 mi | 728 | 25% |
| Wasilla, AK | 29 mi | 1,659 | 48% |
| Palmer, AK | 30 mi | 986 | 47% |
Hospitals near Anchorage
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | (907) 562-2211 |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage, AK | 18 mi | 1 of 5 | (907) 276-1131 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | (907) 563-2662 |
| North Star Hospital | Anchorage, AK | 18 mi | not rated | (907) 264-3526 |
Home health agencies serving Anchorage
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Anchorage, AK | 20 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (907) 272-1275 |
| Alaskan Home Health, Inc | Anchorage, AK | 21 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (907) 830-8548 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus Hh Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (907) 331-4075 |
| Ancora Home Health & Hospice | Wasilla, AK | 29 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (907) 561-0700 |
| Infinite Care Of Alaska | Anchorage, AK | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, home health aides | (907) 350-3606 |
| Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc | Anchorage, AK | 20 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (907) 770-0862 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Anchorage. 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 Anchorage
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.
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 Anchorage: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Anchorage?
Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Anchorage (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (907) 562-2211. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Anchorage?
Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Anchorage ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5), Alaskan Home Health, Inc (3.5 of 5), Providence At Home With Compassus Hh Anchorage (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Anchorage?
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Knik-Fairview, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Butte, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Gateway, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in South Lakes, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Wasilla, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Palmer, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in North Lakes, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Farm Loop, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Big Lake, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Tanaina, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Meadow Lakes, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Fishhook, AK
- Post-Surgery Care in Sterling, AK
Other care in Anchorage
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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