Post-Surgery Home Care in San Carlos, AZ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in San Carlos, AZ: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Peridot)

1

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

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

429

residents 65 or older (8.6% of San Carlos)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation in Peridot, about 2.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 1 certified home health agency whose service area includes San Carlos. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

San Carlos compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	San Carlos	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	38%	32%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	25%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,292	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around San Carlos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Globe, AZ	16 mi	1,463	41%
Central Heights-Midland City, AZ	20 mi	492	68%
Superior, AZ	38 mi	883	46%
Whiteriver, AZ	45 mi	446	56%
Pima, AZ	48 mi	471	59%
San Manuel, AZ	52 mi	906	47%

Hospitals near San Carlos

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation	Peridot, AZ	2.7 mi	not rated	(928) 475-1200
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center	Globe, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	(928) 402-1122

Home health agencies serving San Carlos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Copper State Home Health, LLC	Globe, AZ	18 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(928) 473-1316

Straight-line miles from the center of San Carlos. 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 San Carlos

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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 San Carlos: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to San Carlos?

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation in Peridot, about 2.7 mi in a straight line from the center of San Carlos (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 475-1200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve San Carlos?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes San Carlos ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Copper State Home Health, LLC (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in San Carlos?

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in San Carlos, AZ