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

Local figures

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

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Provo)

40

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Utah County)

7,693

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Provo)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Orem Community Hospital (5.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 40 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Provo. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Provo compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	Provo	Utah County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	7.9%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	18%	22%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	2.7%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	5.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,521	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around Provo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orem, UT	4.6 mi	10,071	27%
Springville, UT	5.8 mi	3,648	28%
Vineyard, UT	7.1 mi	297	25%
Lindon, UT	7.7 mi	1,514	32%
Spanish Fork, UT	9.1 mi	3,855	30%
Mapleton, UT	9.5 mi	1,745	34%

Hospitals near Provo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital	Provo, UT	1.2 mi	5 of 5	(801) 373-7850
Orem Community Hospital	Orem, UT	5.4 mi	not rated	(801) 714-3307
Timpanogos Regional Hospital	Orem, UT	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(801) 714-6800
Utah State Hospital	Provo, UT	7.4 mi	not rated	(801) 344-4400

Home health agencies serving Provo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	5.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Symbii Home Health South	Murray, UT	31 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	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099

Straight-line miles from the center of Provo. 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 Provo

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 24% of the $6,210 monthly median income of Provo 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 Provo: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Provo?

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Provo (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 373-7850. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Provo?

Medicare lists 40 certified agencies whose service area includes Provo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Utah Home Health (5 of 5), Active Home Health (5 of 5), Brightenlife Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Provo?

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 24% of the $6,210 monthly median income of Provo 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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