Beechwood, Michigan

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Beechwood, MI

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 Beechwood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Beechwood, MI: the local picture

2.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Holland)
19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beechwood ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Ottawa County)
331
residents 65 or older (12% of Beechwood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Holland Hospital in Holland, about 2.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital (5.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Beechwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beechwood compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figureBeechwoodOttawa CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability29%27%32%
Residents 65 or older12%17%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%23%29%
Households with no vehicle5.1%3.7%7.0%
Residents 85 or older0.4%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.7%6.3%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$77,539$61,502—

Older residents in towns around Beechwood

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Holland, MI2.5 mi5,76830%
Zeeland, MI5.6 mi1,23148%
Hudsonville, MI14 mi1,12027%
Allendale, MI16 mi1,38328%
Jenison, MI17 mi3,78841%
Grand Haven, MI18 mi3,14338%

Hospitals near Beechwood

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Holland HospitalHolland, MI2.1 mi5 of 5(616) 392-5141
Corewell Health Zeeland HospitalZeeland, MI5.9 mi5 of 5(616) 772-4644
Trinity Health Grand Haven HospitalGrand Haven, MI17 mi4 of 5(616) 847-5268
University Of Michigan Health - WestWyoming, MI22 mi4 of 5(616) 252-7200

Home health agencies serving Beechwood

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Care One Home Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI30 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(616) 719-4440
Holland Community HospitalHolland, MI2.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(616) 394-3346
Centerwell Home HealthGrand Rapids, MI30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(616) 942-5744
Pure Home Health CareGrand Rapids, MI30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(877) 234-6188
Elara CaringJackson, MI96 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(517) 780-9500
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse AssociationGrand Rapids, MI30 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(616) 486-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Beechwood. 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 Beechwood

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,462 monthly median income of Beechwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Beechwood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beechwood?

Holland Hospital in Holland, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Beechwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (616) 392-5141. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beechwood?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Beechwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Care One Home Health Services (5 of 5), Holland Community Hospital (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beechwood?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,462 monthly median income of Beechwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

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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