Post-Surgery Home Care in Cashmere, WA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Cashmere, WA: the local picture

9.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wenatchee)

2

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

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chelan County)

808

residents 65 or older (24% of Cashmere)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Confluence Health Hospital in Wenatchee, about 9.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cascade Medical Center (13 mi). 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 Cashmere. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cashmere compared with Chelan County and Washington

Census figure	Cashmere	Chelan County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,297	$58,100	—

Older residents in towns around Cashmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunnyslope, WA	5.4 mi	952	30%
Wenatchee, WA	8.6 mi	6,382	40%
Leavenworth, WA	11 mi	424	36%
East Wenatchee, WA	11 mi	2,176	42%
Chelan, WA	31 mi	989	30%
Quincy, WA	35 mi	1,072	25%

Hospitals near Cashmere

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Confluence Health Hospital	Wenatchee, WA	9.8 mi	3 of 5	(509) 662-1511
Cascade Medical Center	Leavenworth, WA	13 mi	not rated	(509) 548-5815
Lake Chelan Community Hospital	Chelan, WA	31 mi	not rated	(509) 682-3300
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital	Ellensburg, WA	36 mi	not rated	(509) 962-9841

Home health agencies serving Cashmere

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Washington Health Services	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 433-3700
Advanced Home Health Nw Of Wenatchee	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(509) 663-9585

Straight-line miles from the center of Cashmere. 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 Cashmere

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Cashmere: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cashmere?

Confluence Health Hospital in Wenatchee, about 9.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Cashmere (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (509) 662-1511. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cashmere?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Cashmere ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Central Washington Health Services (4.5 of 5), Advanced Home Health Nw Of Wenatchee (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cashmere?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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