Post-Surgery Home Care in Trinidad, CO

Local figures

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

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Trinidad)

4

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Las Animas County)

1,756

residents 65 or older (21% of Trinidad)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is MT San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, about 6.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Miners' Colfax Medical Center (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Trinidad. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Trinidad compared with Las Animas County and Colorado

Census figure	Trinidad	Las Animas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	40%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	26%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	7.1%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,786	$38,911	—

Hospitals near Trinidad

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
MT San Rafael Hospital	Trinidad, CO	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(719) 846-9213
Miners' Colfax Medical Center	Raton, NM	19 mi	not rated	(575) 445-3661
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center	Walsenburg, CO	36 mi	not rated	(719) 738-5100

Home health agencies serving Trinidad

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	70 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Aimigo Home Health LLC	Pueblo, CO	79 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 924-9458
Team Select Home Care Of Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(720) 577-1804
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Straight-line miles from the center of Trinidad. 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 Trinidad

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 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad 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 Trinidad: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Trinidad?

MT San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, about 6.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Trinidad (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (719) 846-9213. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Trinidad?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Trinidad ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC (2 of 5), Aimigo Home Health LLC (not rated), Team Select Home Care Of Colorado LLC (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Trinidad?

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 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Trinidad, CO