Suncrest, Washington

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Suncrest, 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 Suncrest for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Suncrest, WA: the local picture

10 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Spokane)
8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Suncrest ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Spokane County)
1,274
residents 65 or older (24% of Suncrest)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, about 10 mi away in a straight line, followed by Spokane Va Medical Center (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Suncrest. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Suncrest compared with Spokane County and Washington

Census figureSuncrestSpokane CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with a disability36%35%33%
Residents 65 or older24%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%29%26%
Households with no vehicle2.0%6.8%7.1%
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.0%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.1%9.9%8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$77,608$57,920—

Older residents in towns around Suncrest

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Country Homes, WA10 mi86642%
Town and Country, WA11 mi1,03426%
Deer Park, WA12 mi87157%
Mead, WA12 mi1,22735%
Airway Heights, WA13 mi1,04146%
Spokane, WA14 mi38,25837%

Hospitals near Suncrest

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA10 mi3 of 5(509) 482-0111
Spokane Va Medical CenterSpokane, WA12 mi4 of 5(509) 434-7000
Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA15 mi3 of 5(509) 473-5800
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WA15 mi3 of 5(509) 474-3131

Home health agencies serving Suncrest

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Manito Home HealthSpokane, WA16 mi5 of 5—(509) 210-3741
Eden Home HealthSpokane Valley, WA18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 505-5315
Centerwell Health ServicesSpokane, WA10 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 464-4970
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, InwaSpokane Valley, WA18 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(509) 534-4300
Assured Home HealthSpokane, WA14 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(509) 326-2300
Assured Home HealthSpokane Valley, WA18 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(509) 747-2462

Straight-line miles from the center of Suncrest. 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 Suncrest

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 31% of the $6,467 monthly median income of Suncrest 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 Suncrest: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Suncrest?

Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Suncrest (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (509) 482-0111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Suncrest?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Suncrest ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Manito Home Health (5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Health Services (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Suncrest?

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 31% of the $6,467 monthly median income of Suncrest 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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