Post-Surgery Home Care in Battle Mountain, NV

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Battle Mountain, NV: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Batte Mtn)

2

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

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Lander County)

490

residents 65 or older (14% of Battle Mountain)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Battle Mountain General Hospital in Batte Mtn, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Battle Mountain. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Battle Mountain compared with Lander County and Nevada

Census figure	Battle Mountain	Lander County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	43%	34%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	15%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	2.8%	7.0%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	0.8%	1.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	4.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,205	$46,551	—

Hospitals near Battle Mountain

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Battle Mountain General Hospital	Batte Mtn, NV	0.6 mi	not rated	(775) 635-2550

Home health agencies serving Battle Mountain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Genesis Home Health Services	Elko, NV	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 753-7626
New Horizon Home Care, LLC	Elko, NV	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(775) 753-7110

Straight-line miles from the center of Battle Mountain. 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 Battle Mountain

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Battle Mountain households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 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 Battle Mountain: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Battle Mountain?

Battle Mountain General Hospital in Batte Mtn, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Battle Mountain (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (775) 635-2550. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Battle Mountain?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Battle Mountain ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Genesis Home Health Services (4.5 of 5), New Horizon Home Care, LLC (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Battle Mountain?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Battle Mountain households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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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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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