Post-Surgery Care in Eaton, CO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Eaton, CO: the local picture

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greeley)

22

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Weld County)

835

residents 65 or older (14% of Eaton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Uchealth Greeley Hospital in Greeley, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Banner North Colorado Medical Center (9.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 22 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Eaton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Eaton compared with Weld County and Colorado

Census figure	Eaton	Weld County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.6%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,977	$61,091	—

Older residents in towns around Eaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Severance, CO	8.0 mi	670	19%
Greeley, CO	8.2 mi	15,147	36%
Windsor, CO	11 mi	6,871	28%
La Salle, CO	12 mi	352	35%
Evans, CO	12 mi	1,935	35%
Timnath, CO	13 mi	1,158	18%

Hospitals near Eaton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Uchealth Greeley Hospital	Greeley, CO	8.2 mi	4 of 5	(970) 652-2000
Banner North Colorado Medical Center	Greeley, CO	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(970) 810-4121
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center	Fort Collins, CO	15 mi	not rated	(970) 821-4000
Poudre Valley Hospital	Fort Collins, CO	19 mi	5 of 5	(970) 495-7000

Home health agencies serving Eaton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care	Loveland, CO	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(970) 635-2970
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado Springs, CO	112 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 531-9585

Straight-line miles from the center of Eaton. 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 Eaton

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 33% of the $4,915 monthly median income of Eaton 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 Eaton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Eaton?

Uchealth Greeley Hospital in Greeley, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Eaton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (970) 652-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Eaton?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Eaton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Banner Home Care Colorado (4.5 of 5), Canyon Home Care (4.5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Eaton?

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 33% of the $4,915 monthly median income of Eaton 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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