Post-Surgery Care in Victor, ID: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Victor, ID: the local picture

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Driggs)

4

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Teton County)

178

residents 65 or older (5.8% of Victor)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, about 8.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Johns Medical Center (21 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 Victor. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Victor compared with Teton County and Idaho

Census figure	Victor	Teton County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	24%	34%
Residents 65 or older	5.8%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	24%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	1.4%	3.7%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.6%	8.9%

Older residents in towns around Victor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Driggs, ID	8.9 mi	265	47%
Jackson, WY	19 mi	967	33%
Rexburg, ID	37 mi	1,165	35%
St. Anthony, ID	38 mi	575	37%
Rigby, ID	40 mi	647	39%
Iona, ID	41 mi	253	38%

Hospitals near Victor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Teton Valley Hospital	Driggs, ID	8.6 mi	not rated	(208) 354-2383
St Johns Medical Center	Jackson, WY	21 mi	5 of 5	(307) 733-3636
Madison Memorial Hospital	Rexburg, ID	37 mi	not rated	(208) 359-6488

Home health agencies serving Victor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health -Idahofalls	Idaho Falls, ID	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 523-1980
Symbii Home Health	Chubbuck, ID	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 637-2273
Advanced Home Health	Idaho Falls, ID	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(208) 346-7807
Enhabit Home Health Of Eastern Idaho	Idaho Falls, ID	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 528-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Victor. 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 Victor

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Victor: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Victor?

Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, about 8.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Victor (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (208) 354-2383. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Victor?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Victor ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Eden Home Health -Idahofalls (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health (4.5 of 5), Advanced Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Victor?

At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Victor, ID