Post-Surgery Care in Timnath, CO: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Timnath, CO: the local picture

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Collins)

17

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Larimer County)

1,158

residents 65 or older (13% of Timnath)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Banner Fort Collins Medical Center in Fort Collins, about 3.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Poudre Valley Hospital (6.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Timnath. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Timnath compared with Larimer County and Colorado

Census figure	Timnath	Larimer County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	25%	28%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.6%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,345	$72,429	—

Older residents in towns around Timnath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, CO	4.6 mi	6,871	28%
Fort Collins, CO	5.4 mi	21,744	24%
Severance, CO	5.6 mi	670	19%
Loveland, CO	9.6 mi	16,715	32%
Wellington, CO	12 mi	964	33%
Greeley, CO	13 mi	15,147	36%

Hospitals near Timnath

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center	Fort Collins, CO	3.2 mi	not rated	(970) 821-4000
Poudre Valley Hospital	Fort Collins, CO	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(970) 495-7000
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus	Loveland, CO	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(970) 820-4640
Medical Center Of The Rockies	Loveland, CO	9.9 mi	5 of 5	(970) 624-2500

Home health agencies serving Timnath

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Canyon Home Care	Loveland, CO	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 330-5655
Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care	Loveland, CO	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(970) 635-2970
Banner Home Care Colorado	Greeley, CO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 810-6222
Accentcare Home Health Of Mountain Valley LLC	Denver, CO	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(303) 620-5402
Columbine Poudre Home Care	Fort Collins, CO	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 482-5096
Optimal Home Care Loveland	Loveland, CO	9.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(970) 658-6509

Straight-line miles from the center of Timnath. 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 Timnath

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,112 monthly median income of Timnath households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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.

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 Timnath: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Timnath?

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center in Fort Collins, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Timnath (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (970) 821-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Timnath?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Timnath ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Canyon Home Care (4.5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society-Colorado Home Care (4.5 of 5), Banner Home Care Colorado (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Timnath?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,112 monthly median income of Timnath households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 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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