Post-Surgery Care in Nephi, UT: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Nephi, UT: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nephi)

14

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Juab County)

632

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Nephi)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Central Valley Medical Center - Cah in Nephi, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Nephi. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Nephi compared with Juab County and Utah

Census figure	Nephi	Juab County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	19%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.4%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,101	$60,542	—

Older residents in towns around Nephi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Santaquin, UT	18 mi	1,112	34%
Elk Ridge, UT	23 mi	535	23%
Mount Pleasant, UT	23 mi	556	40%
Payson, UT	23 mi	2,383	38%
Salem, UT	26 mi	1,012	31%
Ephraim, UT	27 mi	635	40%

Hospitals near Nephi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Central Valley Medical Center - Cah	Nephi, UT	0.9 mi	not rated	(435) 623-3000
Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital	Mount Pleasant, UT	22 mi	not rated	(435) 462-4123
Mountain View Hospital	Payson, UT	24 mi	5 of 5	(801) 465-7100
Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital	Spanish Fork, UT	30 mi	not rated	(385) 344-5000

Home health agencies serving Nephi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	81 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
At Home Health Care	Salina, UT	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 529-3233
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431

Straight-line miles from the center of Nephi. 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 Nephi

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 33% of the $4,592 monthly median income of Nephi 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 Nephi: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Nephi?

Central Valley Medical Center - Cah in Nephi, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Nephi (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 623-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Nephi?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Nephi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Utah Home Health (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health South (5 of 5), Utah Home Health - North (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Nephi?

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 33% of the $4,592 monthly median income of Nephi 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Nephi, UT