Post-Surgery Care in Gilbert, AZ: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gilbert)

81

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

30,955

residents 65 or older (11% of Gilbert)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is East Valley Er & Hospital in Gilbert, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (3.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 81 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Gilbert. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Gilbert compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Gilbert	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,745	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Gilbert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mesa, AZ	6.4 mi	89,374	33%
Chandler, AZ	6.6 mi	38,167	31%
Queen Creek, AZ	9.0 mi	8,907	26%
Sun Lakes, AZ	9.9 mi	10,984	28%
Tempe, AZ	12 mi	20,951	31%
Apache Junction, AZ	13 mi	13,972	42%

Hospitals near Gilbert

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Valley Er & Hospital	Gilbert, AZ	0.4 mi	not rated	(713) 660-0557
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center	Gilbert, AZ	3.0 mi	5 of 5	(480) 728-8000
Banner Gateway Medical Center	Gilbert, AZ	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(480) 543-2000
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center	Chandler, AZ	5.8 mi	3 of 5	(480) 256-7000

Home health agencies serving Gilbert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Victory Home Care Agency	Mesa, AZ	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 726-6553
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
A Plus Home Health Services, LLC	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 917-6994
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilbert. 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 Gilbert

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 23% of the $6,562 monthly median income of Gilbert 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 Gilbert: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gilbert?

East Valley Er & Hospital in Gilbert, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Gilbert (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (713) 660-0557. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Gilbert?

Medicare lists 81 certified agencies whose service area includes Gilbert ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Victory Home Care Agency (5 of 5), Home Sweet Home Health Agency (5 of 5), Emblem Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Gilbert?

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 23% of the $6,562 monthly median income of Gilbert 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Gilbert, AZ