Post-Surgery Home Care in Kemmerer, WY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kemmerer, WY: the local picture

40+ mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department

2

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

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lincoln County)

682

residents 65 or older (23% of Kemmerer)

No hospital with an emergency department is within 40 miles of Kemmerer in Medicare's hospital file, so plan discharge-day transport and follow-up rides well ahead.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kemmerer. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kemmerer compared with Lincoln County and Wyoming

Census figure	Kemmerer	Lincoln County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	3.5%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.2%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,000	$61,619	—

Older residents in towns around Kemmerer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Evanston, WY	42 mi	1,971	29%
Montpelier, ID	54 mi	555	35%
Green River, WY	59 mi	1,824	42%
North Logan, UT	65 mi	1,434	32%
Hyde Park, UT	65 mi	696	41%
Providence, UT	65 mi	1,193	19%

Home health agencies serving Kemmerer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Home Health	Afton, WY	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 885-7583
Best Home Health & Hospice LLC	Evanston, WY	42 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 789-2899

Straight-line miles from the center of Kemmerer. 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 Kemmerer

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Kemmerer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Kemmerer: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kemmerer?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Kemmerer ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Symbii Home Health (4 of 5), Best Home Health & Hospice LLC (1.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kemmerer?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Kemmerer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kemmerer, WY