Post-Surgery Care in Amery, WI: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Amery, WI: the local picture

3.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Amery)

6

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Polk County)

819

residents 65 or older (28% of Amery)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, about 3.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Westfields Hospital And Clinic (15 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 Amery. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Amery compared with Polk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Amery	Polk County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	3.7%	6.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.5%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,410	$56,318	—

Older residents in towns around Amery

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Richmond, WI	15 mi	1,695	50%
Osceola, WI	16 mi	593	27%
Somerset, WI	19 mi	250	22%
Scandia, MN	23 mi	1,102	22%
Lindstrom, MN	24 mi	673	33%
Baldwin, WI	24 mi	516	34%

Hospitals near Amery

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Amery Hospital & Clinic	Amery, WI	3.6 mi	2 of 5	(715) 268-0300
Westfields Hospital And Clinic	New Richmond, WI	15 mi	4 of 5	(715) 246-2101
Ladd Memorial Hospital	Osceola, WI	16 mi	not rated	(715) 294-2111
St Croix Regional Medical Center	Saint Croix Falls, WI	19 mi	3 of 5	(715) 483-0247

Home health agencies serving Amery

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	St Croix Falls, WI	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 629-1888
Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin	Hudson, WI	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 377-9617
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake	Rice Lake, WI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 236-6256
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 721-2491
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities	Roseville, MN	44 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 917-3634

Straight-line miles from the center of Amery. 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 Amery

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,701 monthly median income of Amery households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Amery: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Amery?

Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, about 3.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Amery (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 268-0300. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Amery?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Amery ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4 of 5), Adoray Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Amery?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,701 monthly median income of Amery households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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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