Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Central Heights-Midland City, 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 Central Heights-Midland City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Globe)

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Central Heights-Midland City ZIP codes in their service area

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

492

residents 65 or older (17% of Central Heights-Midland City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Central Heights-Midland City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Central Heights-Midland City compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	38%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	11%	10%

Older residents in towns around Central Heights-Midland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Globe, AZ	4.3 mi	1,463	41%
San Carlos, AZ	20 mi	429	58%
Superior, AZ	20 mi	883	46%
Gold Canyon, AZ	35 mi	7,112	21%
Florence, AZ	41 mi	5,578	31%
Apache Junction, AZ	42 mi	13,972	42%

Hospitals near Central Heights-Midland City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	(928) 402-1122
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	Peridot, AZ	22 mi	not rated	(928) 475-1200

Home health agencies serving Central Heights-Midland City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Billet Home Health Inc - Mesa	Mesa, AZ	56 mi	4 of 5	—	(248) 464-4920
Billet Home Health Inc- Peoria	Peoria, AZ	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 224-5538
Interim Health Care	Tucson, AZ	82 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 747-1800
American Home Health Services, Inc.	Mesa, AZ	59 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 696-4980
Copper State Home Health, LLC	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(928) 473-1316

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Heights-Midland City. 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 Central Heights-Midland City

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. 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 Central Heights-Midland City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Central Heights-Midland City?

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Central Heights-Midland City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 402-1122. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Central Heights-Midland City?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Central Heights-Midland City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Billet Home Health Inc - Mesa (4 of 5), Billet Home Health Inc- Peoria (4 of 5), Interim Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Central Heights-Midland City?

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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