Post-Surgery Care in Cheney, WA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Spokane)

6

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Spokane County)

1,496

residents 65 or older (12% of Cheney)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cheney. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cheney compared with Spokane County and Washington

Census figure	Cheney	Spokane County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	6.8%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.9%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,141	$57,920	—

Older residents in towns around Cheney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medical Lake, WA	7.5 mi	782	31%
Fairchild AFB, WA	9.3 mi	0	—
Airway Heights, WA	11 mi	1,041	46%
Spokane, WA	14 mi	38,258	37%
Town and Country, WA	18 mi	1,034	26%
Country Homes, WA	19 mi	866	42%

Hospitals near Cheney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Deaconess Medical Center	Spokane, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	(509) 473-5800
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.	Spokane, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	(509) 474-3131
Spokane Va Medical Center	Spokane, WA	16 mi	4 of 5	(509) 434-7000
Providence Holy Family Hospital	Spokane, WA	18 mi	3 of 5	(509) 482-0111

Home health agencies serving Cheney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Manito Home Health	Spokane, WA	15 mi	5 of 5	—	(509) 210-3741
Eden Home Health	Spokane Valley, WA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 505-5315
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Inwa	Spokane Valley, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 534-4300
Assured Home Health	Spokane, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(509) 326-2300
Sunshine Home Health Care	Spokane, WA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 321-9050
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	228 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheney. 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 Cheney

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 28% of the $7,012 monthly median income of Cheney 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 Cheney: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cheney?

Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Cheney (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (509) 473-5800. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cheney?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Cheney ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Manito Home Health (5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5), Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Inwa (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cheney?

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 28% of the $7,012 monthly median income of Cheney 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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