Post-Surgery Home Care in Goodyear, AZ

Local figures

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

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Goodyear)

71

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

26%

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

21,509

residents 65 or older (20% of Goodyear)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, about 16 mi away in a straight line, followed by Copper Springs East- Gilbert (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 71 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Goodyear. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Goodyear compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Goodyear	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,697	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Goodyear

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Avondale, AZ	4.6 mi	8,107	34%
Tolleson, AZ	15 mi	1,257	32%
Litchfield Park, AZ	17 mi	1,365	27%
Citrus Park, AZ	20 mi	1,055	29%
Buckeye, AZ	20 mi	14,506	24%
Glendale, AZ	22 mi	33,463	40%

Hospitals near Goodyear

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Abrazo West Campus	Goodyear, AZ	16 mi	2 of 5	(623) 882-1970
Copper Springs East- Gilbert	Avondale, AZ	16 mi	not rated	(480) 565-3035
Banner Estrella Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	(623) 327-4000
Abrazo Central Campus	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	2 of 5	(602) 249-0212

Home health agencies serving Goodyear

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Amedisys Home Health Care	Phoenix, AZ	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 200-0835

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodyear. 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 Goodyear

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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 Goodyear: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Goodyear?

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of Goodyear (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (623) 882-1970. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Goodyear?

Medicare lists 71 certified agencies whose service area includes Goodyear ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Emblem Home Health Phoenix (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 Goodyear?

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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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