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

Local figures

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

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brigham City)

26

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

31%

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

677

residents 65 or older (12% of Perry)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Brigham City Community Hospital in Brigham City, about 3.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bear River Valley Hospital (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 26 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Perry. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Perry compared with Box Elder County and Utah

Census figure	Perry	Box Elder County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	20%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	4.0%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	7.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,656	$65,138	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brigham City, UT	2.9 mi	2,960	37%
Pleasant View, UT	9.9 mi	1,534	31%
North Ogden, UT	11 mi	2,856	26%
Plain City, UT	11 mi	915	31%
Farr West, UT	11 mi	1,004	42%
Wellsville, UT	12 mi	656	27%

Hospitals near Perry

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Brigham City Community Hospital	Brigham City, UT	3.3 mi	not rated	(435) 734-9471
Bear River Valley Hospital	Tremonton, UT	18 mi	not rated	(435) 207-4500
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital	Ogden, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	(801) 387-2800
Ogden Regional Medical Center	Ogden, UT	20 mi	3 of 5	(801) 479-2111

Home health agencies serving Perry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Symbii Home Health Bear River	Brigham City, UT	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 752-2291
Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden	South Ogden, UT	20 mi	4.5 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 Perry. 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 Perry

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 23% of the $6,471 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Perry?

Brigham City Community Hospital in Brigham City, about 3.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Perry (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 734-9471. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Perry?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Perry ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlas Home Care (5 of 5), Utah Home Health - North (5 of 5), Brightenlife Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Perry?

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 23% of the $6,471 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry, UT