Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Lafayette, CO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC in Lafayette, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus (5.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 38 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lafayette. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Lafayette compared with Boulder County and Colorado
| Census figure | Lafayette | Boulder County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 24% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 31% | 28% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $69,107 | $78,463 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lafayette
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, CO | 2.9 mi | 3,493 | 22% |
| Broomfield, CO | 3.8 mi | 11,901 | 26% |
| Erie, CO | 4.5 mi | 3,338 | 23% |
| Superior, CO | 5.4 mi | 1,246 | 18% |
| Gunbarrel, CO | 6.1 mi | 1,748 | 14% |
| Niwot, CO | 7.7 mi | 970 | 18% |
Hospitals near Lafayette
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC | Lafayette, CO | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | (303) 689-4000 |
| Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus | Westminster, CO | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | (720) 627-0000 |
| Uchealth Broomfield Hospital | Broomfield, CO | 7.6 mi | not rated | (303) 464-4500 |
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder, CO | 9.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (303) 440-2273 |
Home health agencies serving Lafayette
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Home Health Care Inc | Longmont, CO | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (720) 494-0190 |
| Adoration Home Health | Lakewood, CO | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (720) 440-9422 |
| Compassionate Home Health Care LLC | Broomfield, CO | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 465-3700 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC | Denver, CO | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (303) 620-5402 |
| Berkley Home Health | Aurora, CO | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (303) 758-2000 |
| Canyon Home Care | Loveland, CO | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (970) 330-5655 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lafayette. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Lafayette
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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Lafayette 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Lafayette: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lafayette?
Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC in Lafayette, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Lafayette (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (303) 689-4000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Lafayette?
Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Lafayette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Professional Home Health Care Inc (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Compassionate Home Health Care LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Lafayette?
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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Lafayette 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
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Other care in Lafayette
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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