Post-Surgery Home Care in San Luis, AZ

Local figures

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

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yuma)

5

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Yuma County)

3,760

residents 65 or older (10% of San Luis)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, about 16 mi away in a straight line, followed by Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes San Luis. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

San Luis compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	San Luis	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	10%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,285	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around San Luis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Somerton, AZ	8.2 mi	1,625	24%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	37%
Avenue B and C, AZ	17 mi	750	41%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	22 mi	13,101	34%
Wellton, AZ	31 mi	1,316	34%
Holtville, CA	44 mi	991	31%

Hospitals near San Luis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Yuma Regional Medical Center	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	2 of 5	(928) 336-7600
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma	Yuma, AZ	21 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800

Home health agencies serving San Luis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Unicare Healthcare, Inc	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 276-3507

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

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 50% of the $3,024 monthly median income of San Luis 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 Luis: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to San Luis?

Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of San Luis (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 336-7600. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve San Luis?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes San Luis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Acacia Home Health, Inc. (3.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 50% of the $3,024 monthly median income of San Luis 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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