Post-Surgery Care in Beaver, UT: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Beaver, UT: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beaver)

3

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (56% in Beaver County)

492

residents 65 or older (13% of Beaver)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Beaver Valley Hospital in Beaver, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Milford Memorial Hospital (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Beaver. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beaver compared with Beaver County and Utah

Census figure	Beaver	Beaver County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	56%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	22%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	2.9%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	0.9%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	5.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,414	$51,250	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parowan, UT	32 mi	572	37%
Monroe, UT	37 mi	638	31%
Enoch, UT	42 mi	914	39%
Richfield, UT	45 mi	1,171	34%
Cedar City, UT	48 mi	4,745	33%
Fillmore, UT	50 mi	370	38%

Hospitals near Beaver

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beaver Valley Hospital	Beaver, UT	0.6 mi	not rated	(435) 438-7100
Milford Memorial Hospital	Milford, UT	20 mi	not rated	(435) 387-2411
Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital	Panguitch, UT	34 mi	not rated	(435) 676-1262

Home health agencies serving Beaver

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	96 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Beaver Valley Home Health	Beaver, UT	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 438-5481
Horizon Home Health-Sg	Cedar City, UT	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 865-7481

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver. 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 Beaver

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Beaver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Beaver: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beaver?

Beaver Valley Hospital in Beaver, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Beaver (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 438-7100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beaver?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Beaver ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5), Beaver Valley Home Health (3.5 of 5), Horizon Home Health-Sg (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beaver?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Beaver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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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