Beloit, Kansas

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Beloit, KS

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Beloit, KS: the local picture

1.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beloit)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beloit ZIP codes in their service area
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mitchell County)
637
residents 65 or older (21% of Beloit)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, about 1.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jewell County Hospital (23 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 Beloit. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beloit compared with Mitchell County and Kansas

Census figureBeloitMitchell CountyKansas
Residents 65+ with a disability22%29%33%
Residents 65 or older21%23%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%27%30%
Households with no vehicle11%7.5%5.1%
Residents 85 or older3.3%2.9%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%11%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,448$48,750—

Older residents in towns around Beloit

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Concordia, KS26 mi93438%
Ellsworth, KS51 mi53734%
Salina, KS52 mi8,56735%
Clay Center, KS53 mi98935%
Russell, KS56 mi1,03037%
Abilene, KS60 mi1,52031%

Hospitals near Beloit

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mitchell County Hospital Health SystemsBeloit, KS1.7 mi3 of 5(785) 738-2266
Jewell County HospitalMankato, KS23 minot rated(785) 378-3137
Cloud County Health CenterConcordia, KS25 minot rated(785) 243-1234
Osborne County Memorial HospitalOsborne, KS32 minot rated(785) 346-2121

Home health agencies serving Beloit

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central KansasHays, KS77 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(785) 621-2499
Kancover Home Health LLCBennington, KS41 mi3 of 5—(785) 392-7085
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge CityWa Keeney, KS100 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy(620) 225-5400
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, IncSalina, KS51 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 823-2025
Accessible Home Care, LLCSalina, KS51 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(785) 493-8111
Lincoln Park Home HealthSalina, KS51 mi1.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 420-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Beloit. 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 Beloit

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Beloit: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beloit?

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems in Beloit, about 1.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Beloit (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (785) 738-2266. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beloit?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Beloit ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas (5 of 5), Kancover Home Health LLC (3 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beloit?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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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