East Basin, Utah

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in East Basin, UT

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 East Basin for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in East Basin, UT: the local picture

6.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Park City)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Basin ZIP codes in their service area
14%
of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Summit County)
448
residents 65 or older (11% of East Basin)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Park City Hospital in Park City, about 6.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes East Basin. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

East Basin compared with Summit County and Utah

Census figureEast BasinSummit CountyUtah
Residents 65+ with a disability14%14%30%
Residents 65 or older11%15%12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%20%22%
Households with no vehicle0.0%2.0%4.1%
Residents 85 or older0.2%0.9%1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)29%7.2%7.5%

Older residents in towns around East Basin

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Snyderville, UT4.5 mi84214%
Park City, UT5.6 mi1,8086.9%
Summit Park, UT6.2 mi1,2599.7%
Heber, UT14 mi1,40524%
Midway, UT15 mi1,25311%
Millcreek, UT19 mi10,04429%

Hospitals near East Basin

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Park City HospitalPark City, UT6.1 mi5 of 5(435) 658-6700
Intermountain Health Heber Valley HospitalHeber City, UT17 minot rated(435) 654-2500
St Mark's HospitalSalt Lake City, UT19 mi4 of 5(801) 268-7111
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical CenterSalt Lake City, UT19 mi4 of 5(801) 584-1211

Home health agencies serving East Basin

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Community Nursing ServicesWest Valley City, UT28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(801) 233-6100
Enhabit Home HealthMurray, UT24 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(801) 747-5500
Applegate HomecareSouth Ogden, UT40 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(801) 394-3250
Aspen Ridge Home HealthMurray, UT23 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(801) 713-3248
Intermountain Homecare Home Health Salt LakeSouth Jordan, UT28 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(385) 887-6000
A-Plus Healthcare At Home - Home HealthLehi, UT31 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(801) 225-0990

Straight-line miles from the center of East Basin. 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 East Basin

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in East Basin: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to East Basin?

Park City Hospital in Park City, about 6.1 mi in a straight line from the center of East Basin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 658-6700. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve East Basin?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes East Basin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Nursing Services (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Applegate Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in East Basin?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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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