Post-Surgery Home Care in Valencia West, AZ

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Valencia West, AZ: the local picture

9.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tucson)

25

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

1,662

residents 65 or older (11% of Valencia West)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Banner-University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, about 9.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by St. Mary's Hospital (9.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 25 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Valencia West. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Valencia West compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Valencia West	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.1%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,182	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Valencia West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tucson Estates, AZ	3.2 mi	4,453	27%
Drexel Heights, AZ	3.7 mi	4,985	34%
South Tucson, AZ	9.3 mi	645	29%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	10 mi	3,793	19%
Summit, AZ	11 mi	540	44%
Three Points, AZ	12 mi	1,386	30%

Hospitals near Valencia West

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	9.0 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000
St. Mary's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(520) 872-3000
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus	Tucson, AZ	12 mi	3 of 5	(520) 874-4189
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821

Home health agencies serving Valencia West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056

Straight-line miles from the center of Valencia West. 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 Valencia West

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 25% of the $6,099 monthly median income of Valencia West 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 Valencia West: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Valencia West?

Banner-University Medical Center South Campus in Tucson, about 9.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Valencia West (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (520) 874-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Valencia West?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Valencia West ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson (4.5 of 5), Dependable Home Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Dependable Nurses, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Valencia West?

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 25% of the $6,099 monthly median income of Valencia West 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.

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