Post-Surgery Home Care in Flagstaff, AZ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Flagstaff, AZ: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Flagstaff)

6

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Coconino County)

7,122

residents 65 or older (9.3% of Flagstaff)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Verde Valley Medical Center (40 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 Flagstaff. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Flagstaff compared with Coconino County and Arizona

Census figure	Flagstaff	Coconino County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,706	$65,905	—

Older residents in towns around Flagstaff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kachina Village, AZ	7.7 mi	457	33%
Doney Park, AZ	8.0 mi	1,240	23%
Sedona, AZ	25 mi	3,475	21%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	29 mi	3,865	24%
Williams, AZ	32 mi	765	19%
Cornville, AZ	35 mi	824	27%

Hospitals near Flagstaff

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Flagstaff Medical Center	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(928) 779-3366
Verde Valley Medical Center	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	4 of 5	(928) 773-2357

Home health agencies serving Flagstaff

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	120 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366
Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care	Prescott Valley, AZ	57 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 772-3204
Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 5	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(928) 773-7570
Northern Arizona Home Health	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(928) 773-2238
Maggie's Home Health LLC	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(602) 889-4400
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	119 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 889-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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.

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 Flagstaff: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Flagstaff?

Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Flagstaff (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 779-3366. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Flagstaff?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Flagstaff ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care (4 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 5 (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Flagstaff?

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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.

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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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