Post-Surgery Home Care in West Bountiful, UT

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Bountiful, UT: the local picture

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bountiful)

27

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Davis County)

988

residents 65 or older (17% of West Bountiful)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, about 2.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lds Hospital (7.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 27 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Bountiful. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Bountiful compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figure	West Bountiful	Davis County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	11%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.9%	19%	22%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.6%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,096	$77,239	—

Older residents in towns around West Bountiful

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woods Cross, UT	2.0 mi	760	20%
Centerville, UT	2.2 mi	3,283	17%
Bountiful, UT	3.2 mi	6,716	30%
North Salt Lake, UT	3.8 mi	2,294	25%
Farmington, UT	5.8 mi	2,707	18%
Salt Lake City, UT	8.7 mi	26,103	34%

Hospitals near West Bountiful

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeview Hospital	Bountiful, UT	2.5 mi	5 of 5	(801) 299-2200
Lds Hospital	Salt Lake City, UT	7.9 mi	5 of 5	(801) 408-1100
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics	Salt Lake City, UT	9.6 mi	5 of 5	(801) 581-2121
Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake	Salt Lake City, UT	10 mi	3 of 5	(801) 350-4111

Home health agencies serving West Bountiful

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Symbii Davis Home Health	Bountiful, UT	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 298-8983
Utah Home Health - North	Bountiful, UT	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 790-0223
Atlas Home Care	Layton, UT	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 771-9099
Symbii Home Health	Layton, UT	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 444-0221
Brightenlife Home Health	Murray, UT	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 585-1475
Active Home Health	Sandy, UT	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(801) 438-6285

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

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 17% of the $8,758 monthly median income of West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Bountiful?

Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, about 2.5 mi in a straight line from the center of West Bountiful (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (801) 299-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Bountiful?

Medicare lists 27 certified agencies whose service area includes West Bountiful ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Symbii Davis Home Health (5 of 5), Utah Home Health - North (5 of 5), Atlas Home Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 17% of the $8,758 monthly median income of West Bountiful 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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