Post-Surgery Home Care in Glendale, AZ

Local figures

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

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Phoenix)

83

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

40%

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

33,463

residents 65 or older (13% of Glendale)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, about 4.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Abrazo Central Campus (5.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 83 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Glendale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Glendale compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Glendale	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,536	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Glendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Phoenix, AZ	6.3 mi	200,993	32%
Tolleson, AZ	7.0 mi	1,257	32%
Youngtown, AZ	7.5 mi	1,270	46%
Sun City, AZ	7.8 mi	28,020	33%
El Mirage, AZ	8.8 mi	3,636	36%
Litchfield Park, AZ	10 mi	1,365	27%

Hospitals near Glendale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Estrella Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	4.4 mi	3 of 5	(623) 327-4000
Abrazo Central Campus	Phoenix, AZ	5.4 mi	2 of 5	(602) 249-0212
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(602) 406-8225
Banner Boswell Medical Center	Sun City, AZ	7.2 mi	3 of 5	(623) 832-4000

Home health agencies serving Glendale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	18 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Glendale. 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 Glendale

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 32% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Glendale 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 Glendale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Glendale?

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, about 4.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Glendale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (623) 327-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Glendale?

Medicare lists 83 certified agencies whose service area includes Glendale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Emblem Home Health Phoenix (5 of 5), Summit Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Glendale?

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 32% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Glendale 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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