Post-Surgery Home Care in Barnesville, MN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Barnesville, MN: the local picture

22 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fargo)

7

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

37%

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

359

residents 65 or older (13% of Barnesville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Essentia Health in Fargo, about 22 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sanford Medical Center Fargo (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Barnesville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Barnesville compared with Clay County and Minnesota

Census figure	Barnesville	Clay County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.1%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,472	$56,946	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pelican Rapids, MN	17 mi	444	26%
Dilworth, MN	21 mi	571	39%
Moorhead, MN	21 mi	5,703	31%
Fargo, ND	25 mi	17,510	30%
Horace, ND	25 mi	294	22%
West Fargo, ND	27 mi	4,963	34%

Hospitals near Barnesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Essentia Health	Fargo, ND	22 mi	3 of 5	(701) 364-8000
Sanford Medical Center Fargo	Fargo, ND	24 mi	4 of 5	(701) 234-2000
St Francis Medical Center	Breckenridge, MN	27 mi	not rated	(218) 643-3000
Fargo Va Medical Center	Fargo, ND	27 mi	5 of 5	(701) 232-3241

Home health agencies serving Barnesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	130 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. 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 Barnesville

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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.

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 Barnesville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Barnesville?

Essentia Health in Fargo, about 22 mi in a straight line from the center of Barnesville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (701) 364-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Barnesville?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Barnesville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Essentia Health Home Care West (4 of 5), Sanford Home Care Fargo (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Barnesville?

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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