Post-Surgery Home Care in Blanding, UT

Local figures

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

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blanding)

3

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in San Juan County)

401

residents 65 or older (12% of Blanding)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by San Juan Hospital (23 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 Blanding. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Blanding compared with San Juan County and Utah

Census figure	Blanding	San Juan County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	18%	22%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	7.7%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,875	$48,975	—

Hospitals near Blanding

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Blue Mountain Hospital	Blanding, UT	2.9 mi	not rated	(435) 678-3993
San Juan Hospital	Monticello, UT	23 mi	not rated	(435) 587-2116

Home health agencies serving Blanding

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	240 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	226 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	258 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 525-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Blanding. 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 Blanding

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 29% of the $5,156 monthly median income of Blanding 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 Blanding: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Blanding?

Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Blanding (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 678-3993. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Blanding?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Blanding ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Brightenlife Home Health (5 of 5), Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5), Rocky Mountain Home Health - Utah (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Blanding?

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 29% of the $5,156 monthly median income of Blanding 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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