Post-Surgery Care in Powell, WY: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Powell, WY: the local picture

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Powell)

3

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Park County)

1,383

residents 65 or older (21% of Powell)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Powell Valley Hospital in Powell, about 1.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by North Big Horn Hospital District (18 mi). 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 Powell. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Powell compared with Park County and Wyoming

Census figure	Powell	Park County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	35%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	2.7%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	5.6%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,385	$52,708	—

Older residents in towns around Powell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cody, WY	22 mi	2,088	35%
Red Lodge, MT	38 mi	845	18%
Laurel, MT	63 mi	1,046	49%
Worland, WY	65 mi	1,158	44%

Hospitals near Powell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Powell Valley Hospital	Powell, WY	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(307) 754-1107
North Big Horn Hospital District	Lovell, WY	18 mi	4 of 5	(307) 548-5200
Cody Regional Health	Cody, WY	23 mi	3 of 5	(307) 572-7501

Home health agencies serving Powell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cody Regional Health Home Health	Cody, WY	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 578-2413
Hyland Nursing Services LLC	Powell, WY	1.0 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(307) 250-8087
Adara Home Healthcare LLC	Broomfield, CO	384 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(720) 710-5580

Straight-line miles from the center of Powell. 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 Powell

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Powell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Powell: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Powell?

Powell Valley Hospital in Powell, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Powell (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (307) 754-1107. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Powell?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Powell ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Cody Regional Health Home Health (3.5 of 5), Hyland Nursing Services LLC (2.5 of 5), Adara Home Healthcare LLC (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Powell?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Powell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Powell, WY