Kachina Village, Arizona

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kachina Village, AZ

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kachina Village, AZ: the local picture

6.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Flagstaff)
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kachina Village ZIP codes in their service area
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Coconino County)
457
residents 65 or older (14% of Kachina Village)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, about 6.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Verde Valley Medical Center (32 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kachina Village. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kachina Village compared with Coconino County and Arizona

Census figureKachina VillageCoconino CountyArizona
Residents 65+ with a disability33%32%32%
Residents 65 or older14%15%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%25%25%
Households with no vehicle0.0%5.6%5.4%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.0%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.4%13%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,045$65,905—

Older residents in towns around Kachina Village

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Flagstaff, AZ7.7 mi7,12225%
Doney Park, AZ16 mi1,24023%
Sedona, AZ17 mi3,47521%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ22 mi3,86524%
Cornville, AZ27 mi82427%
Cottonwood, AZ29 mi4,62646%

Hospitals near Kachina Village

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Flagstaff Medical CenterFlagstaff, AZ6.7 mi4 of 5(928) 779-3366
Verde Valley Medical CenterCottonwood, AZ32 mi4 of 5(928) 773-2357

Home health agencies serving Kachina Village

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Nurses Network By Quality Home Health CarePrescott Valley, AZ49 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(928) 772-3204
Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 5Flagstaff, AZ6.7 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(928) 773-7570
Northern Arizona Home HealthFlagstaff, AZ6.7 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(928) 773-2238
Maggie's Home Health LLCCottonwood, AZ32 mi2.5 of 5—(602) 889-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Kachina 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 Kachina Village

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 $6,670 monthly median income of Kachina Village 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Kachina Village: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kachina Village?

Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, about 6.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Kachina Village (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 779-3366. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kachina Village?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Kachina Village ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nurses Network By Quality Home Health Care (4 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 5 (3.5 of 5), Northern Arizona Home Health (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 $6,670 monthly median income of Kachina Village 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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