Post-Surgery Care in Nogales, AZ: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Nogales, AZ: the local picture

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nogales)

3

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Santa Cruz County)

3,726

residents 65 or older (19% of Nogales)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Nogales. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Nogales compared with Santa Cruz County and Arizona

Census figure	Nogales	Santa Cruz County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.0%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	17%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,155	$44,462	—

Older residents in towns around Nogales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rio Rico, AZ	9.9 mi	2,750	26%
Green Valley, AZ	33 mi	17,796	30%
Sierra Vista, AZ	39 mi	9,859	34%
Sahuarita, AZ	39 mi	7,554	30%
Corona de Tucson, AZ	42 mi	1,000	24%
Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ	43 mi	4,234	35%

Hospitals near Nogales

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Cross Hospital	Nogales, AZ	1.2 mi	not rated	(520) 285-3000

Home health agencies serving Nogales

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Health, Inc.	Nogales, AZ	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(520) 761-3211
Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 3	Green Valley, AZ	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(817) 469-6739
Haven Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 338-9757

Straight-line miles from the center of Nogales. 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 Nogales

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Nogales households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Nogales: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Nogales?

Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Nogales (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (520) 285-3000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Nogales?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Nogales ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Dependable Home Health, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 3 (3.5 of 5), Haven Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Nogales?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Nogales households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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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