Post-Surgery Home Care in Scottsdale, AZ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Scottsdale, AZ: the local picture

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Scottsdale)

87

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

23%

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

64,452

residents 65 or older (26% of Scottsdale)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr in Scottsdale, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mayo Clinic Hospital (4.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 87 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Scottsdale. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Scottsdale compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Scottsdale	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	26%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,489	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fountain Hills, AZ	8.8 mi	9,693	20%
Carefree, AZ	10 mi	1,817	11%
Paradise Valley, AZ	11 mi	4,118	18%
Cave Creek, AZ	13 mi	2,106	21%
Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	200,993	32%
New River, AZ	19 mi	3,962	21%

Hospitals near Scottsdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr	Scottsdale, AZ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(480) 324-7001
Mayo Clinic Hospital	Phoenix, AZ	4.9 mi	5 of 5	(480) 342-4201
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center	Scottsdale, AZ	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(480) 323-3000
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus	Phoenix, AZ	9.2 mi	3 of 5	(602) 923-5609

Home health agencies serving Scottsdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Victory Home Care Agency	Mesa, AZ	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 726-6553
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	21 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsdale. 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 Scottsdale

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 22% of the $7,041 monthly median income of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Scottsdale?

Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr in Scottsdale, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Scottsdale (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (480) 324-7001. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Scottsdale?

Medicare lists 87 certified agencies whose service area includes Scottsdale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nightingale Homecare (5 of 5), Summit Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Emblem Home Health Phoenix (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Scottsdale?

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 22% of the $7,041 monthly median income of Scottsdale 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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