Sisco Heights, Washington

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sisco Heights, WA

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Sisco Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sisco Heights, WA: the local picture

4.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arlington)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sisco Heights ZIP codes in their service area
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)
540
residents 65 or older (18% of Sisco Heights)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, about 4.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (9.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Sisco Heights. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sisco Heights compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figureSisco HeightsSnohomish CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with a disability24%33%33%
Residents 65 or older18%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%26%26%
Households with no vehicle5.9%4.7%7.1%
Residents 85 or older0.4%1.5%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.5%9.1%8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$96,875$69,352—

Older residents in towns around Sisco Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Marysville, WA3.3 mi10,23243%
Lake Cassidy, WA3.8 mi68224%
Arlington, WA4.0 mi2,91343%
Lochsloy, WA5.1 mi65133%
Canyon Creek, WA5.9 mi52229%
Granite Falls, WA6.8 mi62365%

Hospitals near Sisco Heights

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA4.5 mi4 of 5(360) 435-2133
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA9.9 mi4 of 5(425) 261-2000
Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA17 mi3 of 5(360) 424-4111
Evergreenhealth MonroeMonroe, WA19 mi3 of 5(360) 794-7497

Home health agencies serving Sisco Heights

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home HealthEverett, WA16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home HealthEverett, WA16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, home health aides(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care ServicesKirkland, WA28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(425) 899-3300
Eden Home HealthBellingham, WA49 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish CountyEverett, WA13 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At HomeBurlington, WA27 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(425) 861-3850

Straight-line miles from the center of Sisco Heights. 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 Sisco Heights

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $8,073 monthly median income of Sisco Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Sisco Heights: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sisco Heights?

Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Sisco Heights (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (360) 435-2133. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sisco Heights?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Sisco Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sisco Heights?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $8,073 monthly median income of Sisco Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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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