Post-Surgery Home Care in Mount Pleasant, UT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mount Pleasant, UT: the local picture

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

6

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Sanpete County)

556

residents 65 or older (15% of Mount Pleasant)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mount Pleasant, about 2.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Central Valley Medical Center - Cah (23 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 Mount Pleasant. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mount Pleasant compared with Sanpete County and Utah

Census figure	Mount Pleasant	Sanpete County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	22%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.1%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$56,184	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ephraim, UT	14 mi	635	40%
Manti, UT	21 mi	613	40%
Nephi, UT	23 mi	632	39%
Gunnison, UT	33 mi	326	34%
Helper, UT	33 mi	542	43%
Elk Ridge, UT	35 mi	535	23%

Hospitals near Mount Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital	Mount Pleasant, UT	2.8 mi	not rated	(435) 462-4123
Central Valley Medical Center - Cah	Nephi, UT	23 mi	not rated	(435) 623-3000
Gunnison Valley Hospital	Gunnison, UT	33 mi	3 of 5	(435) 528-2114
Castleview Hospital	Price, UT	35 mi	2 of 5	(435) 637-4800

Home health agencies serving Mount Pleasant

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
At Home Health Care	Salina, UT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 529-3233
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	204 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	2.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431
Gunnison Valley Hospital Home Health	Gunnison, UT	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 528-3955
Central Valley Home Health	Nephi, UT	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 623-3050
Intermountain Homecare Home Health Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant

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 32% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mount Pleasant?

Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mount Pleasant, about 2.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Mount Pleasant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 462-4123. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mount Pleasant?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Pleasant ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include At Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Zion's Way Home Health (4.5 of 5), Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mount Pleasant?

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 32% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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.

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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.

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