Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Montrose, 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 Montrose for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Montrose, CO: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Montrose Regional Health in Montrose, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Delta County Memorial Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Montrose. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Montrose compared with Montrose County and Colorado
| Census figure | Montrose | Montrose County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 26% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 24% | 28% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,527 | $52,089 | — |
Older residents in towns around Montrose
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta, CO | 23 mi | 2,045 | 39% |
| Orchard City, CO | 25 mi | 974 | 42% |
| Gunnison, CO | 51 mi | 650 | 43% |
| Palisade, CO | 52 mi | 684 | 54% |
| Clifton, CO | 53 mi | 2,972 | 40% |
| Orchard Mesa, CO | 53 mi | 1,615 | 32% |
Hospitals near Montrose
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Regional Health | Montrose, CO | 0.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (970) 249-2211 |
| Delta County Memorial Hospital | Delta, CO | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | (970) 874-7681 |
Home health agencies serving Montrose
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction | Grand Junction, CO | 58 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (970) 208-1430 |
| Star Light Home Health | Montrose, CO | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (970) 414-1650 |
| Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo | Montrose, CO | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (970) 240-0139 |
| Delta Health Home Health | Delta, CO | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (970) 874-2463 |
| A Physicians Home Health | Colorado Springs, CO | 167 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (719) 434-2585 |
| Lilisare | Castle Rock, CO | 171 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (303) 552-3440 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Montrose. 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 Montrose
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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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 Montrose: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Montrose?
Montrose Regional Health in Montrose, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Montrose (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (970) 249-2211. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Montrose?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Montrose ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Pasco/Sw Home Health - Grand Junction (3.5 of 5), Star Light Home Health (2 of 5), Volunteers Of America Home Health Of Western Colo (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Montrose?
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 35% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Montrose 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
- Post-Surgery Care in Delta, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Orchard City, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Gunnison, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Palisade, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Clifton, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Orchard Mesa, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Fruitvale, CO
- Post-Surgery Care in Grand Junction, CO
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Other care in Montrose
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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