Greenwood Village, Colorado

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Greenwood Village, CO

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Greenwood Village, CO: the local picture

3.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Englewood)
78
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenwood Village ZIP codes in their service area
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Arapahoe County)
3,082
residents 65 or older (20% of Greenwood Village)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, about 3.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Adventhealth Littleton (3.3 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 78 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Greenwood Village. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Greenwood Village compared with Arapahoe County and Colorado

Census figureGreenwood VillageArapahoe CountyColorado
Residents 65+ with a disability22%29%30%
Residents 65 or older20%14%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%25%28%
Households with no vehicle3.6%5.3%5.2%
Residents 85 or older2.9%1.5%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.5%6.9%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$153,611$75,264—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood Village

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Cherry Hills Village, CO2.4 mi1,44016%
Cherry Creek, CO2.6 mi1,77023%
Centennial, CO3.1 mi20,46624%
Holly Hills, CO3.6 mi65541%
Inverness, CO3.7 mi26610%
Acres Green, CO4.2 mi41924%

Hospitals near Greenwood Village

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical CenterEnglewood, CO3.1 mi4 of 5(303) 788-5000
Adventhealth LittletonLittleton, CO3.3 mi4 of 5(303) 730-8900
Sky Ridge Medical CenterLone Tree, CO4.6 mi3 of 5(720) 225-1000
Adventhealth PorterDenver, CO5.1 mi4 of 5(303) 778-1955

Home health agencies serving Greenwood Village

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Integrity Home Health IncAurora, CO5.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(214) 440-1394
Adoration Home HealthLakewood, CO14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(720) 440-9422
Lifespring Home CareCastle Rock, CO17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(903) 706-5050
HCA Healthone Healthcare At HomeGreenwood Village, CO1.7 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(877) 312-6614
Namaste Home HealthCentennial, CO3.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(303) 228-7783
Berkley Home HealthAurora, CO5.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(303) 758-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood Village. 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 Greenwood Village

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $12,801 monthly median income of Greenwood Village households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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 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 Greenwood Village: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Greenwood Village?

HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, about 3.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Greenwood Village (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (303) 788-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Greenwood Village?

Medicare lists 78 certified agencies whose service area includes Greenwood Village ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Integrity Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Lifespring Home Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greenwood Village?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 13% of the $12,801 monthly median income of Greenwood Village households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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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