Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Dewey-Humboldt, 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 Dewey-Humboldt for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Dewey-Humboldt, AZ: the local picture

11 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Prescott)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dewey-Humboldt ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Yavapai County)
1,470
residents 65 or older (33% of Dewey-Humboldt)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Dewey-Humboldt. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Dewey-Humboldt compared with Yavapai County and Arizona

Census figureDewey-HumboldtYavapai CountyArizona
Residents 65+ with a disability36%31%32%
Residents 65 or older33%34%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%25%25%
Households with no vehicle2.9%3.8%5.4%
Residents 85 or older1.8%2.9%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.0%9.9%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,375$60,919—

Older residents in towns around Dewey-Humboldt

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Prescott Valley, AZ6.8 mi14,68932%
Prescott, AZ12 mi19,25630%
Cordes Lakes, AZ16 mi76461%
Chino Valley, AZ18 mi3,94026%
Clarkdale, AZ19 mi1,65723%
Verde Village, AZ20 mi3,08831%

Hospitals near Dewey-Humboldt

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Yavapai Regional Medical CenterPrescott, AZ11 mi2 of 5(928) 445-2700
Exceptional Community Hospital PrescottPrescott, AZ14 minot rated(469) 341-7800
Va Northern Arizona Healthcare SystemPrescott, AZ16 mi5 of 5(928) 445-4860
Verde Valley Medical CenterCottonwood, AZ19 mi4 of 5(928) 773-2357

Home health agencies serving Dewey-Humboldt

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPrescott, AZ45 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 445-2522
Passion Home Health LLCScottsdale, AZ69 mi4.5 of 5—(484) 296-5429
Nurses Network By Quality Home Health CarePrescott Valley, AZ7.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 772-3204
Mountain Valley Home For HealthPrescott Valley, AZ7.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(972) 216-2299
The Pines Home HealthPrescott, AZ11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy(928) 608-5704
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Prescott, AZ11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 759-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Dewey-Humboldt. 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 Dewey-Humboldt

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 33% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Dewey-Humboldt 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 Dewey-Humboldt: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dewey-Humboldt?

Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Dewey-Humboldt (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 445-2700. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Dewey-Humboldt?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Dewey-Humboldt 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 Dewey-Humboldt?

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 33% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Dewey-Humboldt 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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