Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Alexandria, MN
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Alexandria for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Alexandria, MN: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Alomere Health in Alexandria, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Glacial Ridge Hospital (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Alexandria. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Alexandria compared with Douglas County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Alexandria | Douglas County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 24% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 27% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,867 | $57,355 | — |
Older residents in towns around Alexandria
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood, MN | 15 mi | 706 | 38% |
| Sauk Centre, MN | 23 mi | 1,171 | 41% |
| Long Prairie, MN | 26 mi | 887 | 35% |
| Melrose, MN | 30 mi | 850 | 26% |
| Morris, MN | 32 mi | 804 | 25% |
| Benson, MN | 40 mi | 774 | 51% |
Hospitals near Alexandria
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health | Alexandria, MN | 0.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (320) 762-1511 |
| Glacial Ridge Hospital | Glenwood, MN | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (320) 634-4521 |
| Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre, MN | 22 mi | not rated | (320) 352-2221 |
| Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital | Long Prairie, MN | 26 mi | not rated | (320) 732-2141 |
Home health agencies serving Alexandria
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Waite Park, MN | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (320) 774-0777 |
| Centracare Home Health | Waite Park, MN | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (320) 259-9375 |
| Vivie Home Health | Alexandria, MN | 0.4 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (320) 759-1273 |
| Home Care By The Care Campus | Brandon, MN | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (320) 524-2208 |
| Glacial Ridge Home Care | Glenwood, MN | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (320) 634-2221 |
| New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc. | Fergus Falls, MN | 44 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (218) 739-5856 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Alexandria. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Alexandria
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,156 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Alexandria: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Alexandria?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Alexandria (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (320) 762-1511. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Alexandria?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Alexandria ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centracare Home Health (4 of 5), Vivie Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Alexandria?
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,156 monthly median income of Alexandria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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