Evanston, Wyoming

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Evanston, WY

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Evanston, WY: the local picture

0.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Evanston)
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Evanston ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Uinta County)
1,971
residents 65 or older (17% of Evanston)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Evanston. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Evanston compared with Uinta County and Wyoming

Census figureEvanstonUinta CountyWyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability29%36%35%
Residents 65 or older17%17%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%27%31%
Households with no vehicle4.1%4.0%4.1%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.3%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.3%7.9%8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,800$72,000—

Older residents in towns around Evanston

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Morgan, UT40 mi54613%
Kemmerer, WY42 mi68259%
Mountain Green, UT44 mi42715%
East Basin, UT45 mi44814%
Summit Park, UT48 mi1,2599.7%
Snyderville, UT49 mi84214%

Hospitals near Evanston

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Evanston Regional HospitalEvanston, WY0.1 minot rated(307) 789-3636

Home health agencies serving Evanston

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Rocky Mountain Home Care-Green RiverGreen River, WY79 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 875-7976
Symbii Home HealthAfton, WY100 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 885-7583
Cowboy Cares Home HealthLyman, WY35 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 786-4357
Best Home Health & Hospice LLCEvanston, WY0.1 mi1.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 789-2899

Straight-line miles from the center of Evanston. 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 Evanston

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of Evanston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Evanston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Evanston?

Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Evanston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (307) 789-3636. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Evanston?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Evanston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Rocky Mountain Home Care-Green River (4 of 5), Symbii Home Health (4 of 5), Cowboy Cares Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Evanston?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of Evanston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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