Post-Surgery Care in Kayenta, AZ: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kayenta)

4

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Navajo County)

323

residents 65 or older (6.6% of Kayenta)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital in Kayenta, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line. 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 Kayenta. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kayenta compared with Navajo County and Arizona

Census figure	Kayenta	Navajo County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	6.6%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	49%	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,574	$44,849	—

Hospitals near Kayenta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital	Kayenta, AZ	2.0 mi	not rated	(928) 697-4000

Home health agencies serving Kayenta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	282 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Zion's Way Home Health	Page, AZ	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 645-0366
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	186 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Tachiinii Nursing Services, Inc	Rock Point, AZ	35 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(928) 659-4141

Straight-line miles from the center of Kayenta. 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 Kayenta

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 69% of the $2,215 monthly median income of Kayenta 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 Kayenta: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kayenta?

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital in Kayenta, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Kayenta (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 697-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kayenta?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Kayenta ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Brightenlife Home Health (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 Kayenta?

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 69% of the $2,215 monthly median income of Kayenta 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Kayenta, AZ