Camp Verde, Arizona

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Camp Verde, AZ

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 Camp Verde for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Camp Verde, AZ: the local picture

13 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cottonwood)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Camp Verde ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Yavapai County)
3,403
residents 65 or older (27% of Camp Verde)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Va Northern Arizona Healthcare System (32 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Camp Verde. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Camp Verde compared with Yavapai County and Arizona

Census figureCamp VerdeYavapai CountyArizona
Residents 65+ with a disability29%31%32%
Residents 65 or older27%34%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%25%25%
Households with no vehicle3.2%3.8%5.4%
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%9.9%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,254$60,919—

Older residents in towns around Camp Verde

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lake Montezuma, AZ5.6 mi2,05918%
Cornville, AZ12 mi82427%
Verde Village, AZ13 mi3,08831%
Cottonwood, AZ14 mi4,62646%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ16 mi3,86524%
Clarkdale, AZ17 mi1,65723%

Hospitals near Camp Verde

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Verde Valley Medical CenterCottonwood, AZ13 mi4 of 5(928) 773-2357
Va Northern Arizona Healthcare SystemPrescott, AZ32 mi5 of 5(928) 445-4860
Yavapai Regional Medical CenterPrescott, AZ32 mi2 of 5(928) 445-2700
Exceptional Community Hospital PrescottPrescott, AZ36 minot rated(469) 341-7800

Home health agencies serving Camp Verde

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPrescott, AZ65 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 445-2522
Passion Home Health LLCScottsdale, AZ70 mi4.5 of 5—(484) 296-5429
Nurses Network By Quality Home Health CarePrescott Valley, AZ27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 772-3204
Haven Home Health CareScottsdale, AZ67 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(941) 257-4285
Northern Arizona Home HealthCottonwood, AZ13 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(928) 639-6674
Angels Care Home Health Of ArizonaCottonwood, AZ13 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(928) 649-8890

Straight-line miles from the center of Camp Verde. 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 Camp Verde

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Camp Verde households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Camp Verde: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Camp Verde?

Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Camp Verde (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 773-2357. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Camp Verde?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Camp Verde ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Passion Home Health LLC (4.5 of 5), Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Camp Verde?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,271 monthly median income of Camp Verde households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.

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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