Post-Surgery Care in Worland, WY: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Worland, WY: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Worland)

1

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Washakie County)

1,158

residents 65 or older (24% of Worland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Washakie Medical Center in Worland, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by South Big Horn County Hospital (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 1 certified home health agency whose service area includes Worland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Worland compared with Washakie County and Wyoming

Census figure	Worland	Washakie County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	35%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.2%	4.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,500	$57,969	—

Older residents in towns around Worland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Thermopolis, WY	29 mi	654	27%
Cody, WY	64 mi	2,088	35%
Powell, WY	65 mi	1,383	22%
Buffalo, WY	66 mi	1,434	30%

Hospitals near Worland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washakie Medical Center	Worland, WY	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(307) 347-3221
South Big Horn County Hospital	Basin, WY	25 mi	not rated	(307) 568-3311
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital	Thermopolis, WY	27 mi	3 of 5	(307) 864-3121

Home health agencies serving Worland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Home Health Services LLC	Thermopolis, WY	27 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(307) 864-5585

Straight-line miles from the center of Worland. 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 Worland

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Worland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Worland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Worland?

Washakie Medical Center in Worland, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Worland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (307) 347-3221. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Worland?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Worland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Home Health Services LLC (1.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Worland?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Worland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Worland, WY