Post-Surgery Home Care in Castle Rock, CO

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Castle Rock, CO: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Castle Rock)

62

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

9,035

residents 65 or older (11% of Castle Rock)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Adventhealth Castle Rock in Castle Rock, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventhealth Parker (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 62 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Castle Rock. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Castle Rock compared with Douglas County and Colorado

Census figure	Castle Rock	Douglas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	2.4%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	4.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,244	$99,829	—

Older residents in towns around Castle Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Castle Pines Village, CO	5.1 mi	1,026	4.6%
Castle Pines, CO	6.0 mi	2,006	20%
The Pinery, CO	7.4 mi	1,887	19%
Stepping Stone, CO	9.7 mi	117	22%
Parker, CO	9.9 mi	6,608	26%
Meridian Village, CO	11 mi	368	34%

Hospitals near Castle Rock

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Castle Rock	Castle Rock, CO	2.7 mi	5 of 5	(720) 455-5000
Adventhealth Parker	Parker, CO	12 mi	5 of 5	(303) 269-4000
Sky Ridge Medical Center	Lone Tree, CO	12 mi	3 of 5	(720) 225-1000
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital	Highlands Ranch, CO	14 mi	5 of 5	(720) 516-1000

Home health agencies serving Castle Rock

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Care	Castle Rock, CO	0.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 706-5050
Integrity Home Health Inc	Aurora, CO	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 440-1394
Adoration Home Health	Lakewood, CO	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 440-9422
Adoration Home Health	Pueblo, CO	74 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 423-8210
Namaste Home Health	Centennial, CO	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(303) 228-7783
HCA Healthone Healthcare At Home	Greenwood Village, CO	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 312-6614

Straight-line miles from the center of Castle Rock. 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 Castle Rock

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Castle Rock households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 Castle Rock: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Castle Rock?

Adventhealth Castle Rock in Castle Rock, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Castle Rock (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (720) 455-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Castle Rock?

Medicare lists 62 certified agencies whose service area includes Castle Rock ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lifespring Home Care (5 of 5), Integrity Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Castle Rock?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Castle Rock households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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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