Post-Surgery Care in Kanab, UT: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kanab, UT: the local picture

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kanab)

3

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Kane County)

1,041

residents 65 or older (20% of Kanab)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Kane County Hospital in Kanab, about 1.5 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kanab. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kanab compared with Kane County and Utah

Census figure	Kanab	Kane County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	22%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	2.9%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	0.6%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	7.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,500	$56,763	—

Older residents in towns around Kanab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Colorado City, AZ	26 mi	45	49%
La Verkin, UT	42 mi	645	33%
Hurricane, UT	47 mi	5,694	28%
Washington, UT	54 mi	6,786	22%
Cedar City, UT	55 mi	4,745	33%
Page, AZ	56 mi	1,030	68%

Hospitals near Kanab

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kane County Hospital	Kanab, UT	1.5 mi	not rated	(435) 644-5811

Home health agencies serving Kanab

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	282 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366

Straight-line miles from the center of Kanab. 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 Kanab

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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 Kanab: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kanab?

Kane County Hospital in Kanab, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Kanab (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 644-5811. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kanab?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Kanab ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlas Home Care (5 of 5), Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5), Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kanab?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Kanab

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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 Kanab, UT