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

Local figures

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

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sandy)

39

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

14,880

residents 65 or older (16% of Sandy)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, about 0.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lone Peak Hospital (4.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 39 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sandy. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sandy compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Sandy	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	22%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.5%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	7.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,732	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White City, UT	0.7 mi	770	38%
Cottonwood Heights, UT	3.4 mi	6,123	25%
Midvale, UT	3.7 mi	3,415	30%
Draper, UT	5.2 mi	5,022	21%
Murray, UT	5.8 mi	8,957	36%
Holladay, UT	6.3 mi	5,881	28%

Hospitals near Sandy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital	Sandy, UT	0.7 mi	5 of 5	(801) 501-2600
Lone Peak Hospital	Draper, UT	4.9 mi	5 of 5	(801) 545-8000
Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley	West Jordan, UT	6.2 mi	4 of 5	(801) 561-8888
Intermountain Medical Center	Murray, UT	6.3 mi	5 of 5	(801) 507-7000

Home health agencies serving Sandy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	1.7 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	5.2 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	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 433-0344
Solstice Home Health, LLC	Salt Lake City, UT	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 485-1035
Utah Home Health	Orem, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 373-1400
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy. 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 Sandy

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sandy?

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, about 0.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Sandy (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 501-2600. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sandy?

Medicare lists 39 certified agencies whose service area includes Sandy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Active Home Health (5 of 5), Brightenlife Home Health (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health South (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sandy?

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of Sandy 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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