Post-Surgery Care in Taylor, AZ: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Show Low)

3

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Navajo County)

801

residents 65 or older (19% of Taylor)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, about 11 mi away in a straight line. Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Taylor. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Taylor compared with Navajo County and Arizona

Census figure	Taylor	Navajo County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	2.6%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	8.5%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,016	$44,849	—

Older residents in towns around Taylor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Snowflake, AZ	5.5 mi	958	27%
White Mountain Lake, AZ	9.3 mi	706	29%
Linden, AZ	12 mi	734	33%
Show Low, AZ	13 mi	3,353	27%
Lake of the Woods, AZ	21 mi	1,093	30%
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ	22 mi	1,397	43%

Hospitals near Taylor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center	Show Low, AZ	11 mi	4 of 5	(928) 537-4375

Home health agencies serving Taylor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Safford, LLC	Safford, AZ	115 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(888) 891-0786
Summit Healthcare Home Health	Show Low, AZ	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(928) 537-6900
Mountain Home Health	Show Low, AZ	11 mi	not rated	—	(928) 251-3181

Straight-line miles from the center of Taylor. 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 Taylor

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 20% of the $7,585 monthly median income of Taylor 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 Taylor: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Taylor?

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Taylor (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 537-4375. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Taylor?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Taylor ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Health Safford, LLC (4.5 of 5), Summit Healthcare Home Health (3 of 5), Mountain Home Health (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Taylor?

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 20% of the $7,585 monthly median income of Taylor 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Taylor, AZ