Post-Surgery Home Care in Wellsville, UT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Wellsville, UT: the local picture

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brigham City)

14

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cache County)

656

residents 65 or older (16% of Wellsville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Brigham City Community Hospital in Brigham City, about 8.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Wellsville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Wellsville compared with Cache County and Utah

Census figure	Wellsville	Cache County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	10.0%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.3%	19%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.1%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	6.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,818	$67,848	—

Older residents in towns around Wellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hyrum, UT	5.0 mi	1,275	33%
Nibley, UT	6.0 mi	493	19%
Providence, UT	8.6 mi	1,193	19%
Logan, UT	9.6 mi	3,585	32%
Brigham City, UT	9.9 mi	2,960	37%
Perry, UT	12 mi	677	31%

Hospitals near Wellsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Brigham City Community Hospital	Brigham City, UT	8.8 mi	not rated	(435) 734-9471
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital	Logan, UT	13 mi	5 of 5	(435) 716-1000
Cache Valley Hospital	North Logan, UT	13 mi	not rated	(435) 713-9700
Bear River Valley Hospital	Tremonton, UT	14 mi	not rated	(435) 207-4500

Home health agencies serving Wellsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Symbii Home Health Bear River	Brigham City, UT	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 752-2291
Ascend Home Health	Logan, UT	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 723-9000
Intermountain Health Home Health - Ogden	South Ogden, UT	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000
Community Nursing Services	West Valley City, UT	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 233-6100
Caregiver Support Network, Inc.	Salt Lake City, UT	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 747-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellsville. 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 Wellsville

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Wellsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Wellsville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Wellsville?

Brigham City Community Hospital in Brigham City, about 8.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Wellsville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (435) 734-9471. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Wellsville?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Wellsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlas Home Care (5 of 5), Symbii Home Health Bear River (4.5 of 5), Ascend Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Wellsville?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Wellsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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; 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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