South Greeley, Wyoming

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in South Greeley, WY

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 South Greeley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in South Greeley, WY: the local picture

3.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cheyenne)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Greeley ZIP codes in their service area
53%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Laramie County)
530
residents 65 or older (11% of South Greeley)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cheyenne Va Medical Center (3.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes South Greeley. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

South Greeley compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figureSouth GreeleyLaramie CountyWyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability53%38%35%
Residents 65 or older11%17%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%31%31%
Households with no vehicle3.3%5.0%4.1%
Residents 85 or older0.7%2.0%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.5%7.0%8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,367$61,517—

Older residents in towns around South Greeley

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Fox Farm-College, WY1.6 mi38155%
Cheyenne, WY2.6 mi11,88639%
Warren AFB, WY4.7 mi0—
Ranchettes, WY8.9 mi1,65332%
Wellington, CO29 mi96433%
Eaton, CO40 mi83530%

Hospitals near South Greeley

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne, WY3.5 mi3 of 5(307) 633-2273
Cheyenne Va Medical CenterCheyenne, WY3.5 mi5 of 5(307) 778-7300
Poudre Valley HospitalFort Collins, CO37 mi5 of 5(970) 495-7000

Home health agencies serving South Greeley

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Enhabit Home HealthLaramie, WY42 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(307) 721-2827
Eden Home HealthCheyenne, WY6.3 mi3.5 of 5—(360) 892-6628
Continue Care Home Health Agency IncCheyenne, WY6.3 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 632-4448
Home And CareCasper, WY144 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 333-4574
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Home Care ServicesCheyenne, WY3.5 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 633-7000
Enhabit Home HealthCheyenne, WY3.5 minot ratednursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(307) 634-5970

Straight-line miles from the center of South Greeley. 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 South Greeley

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of South Greeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 South Greeley: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to South Greeley?

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of South Greeley (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (307) 633-2273. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve South Greeley?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes South Greeley ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Eden Home Health (3.5 of 5), Continue Care Home Health Agency Inc (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in South Greeley?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of South Greeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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