Post-Surgery Home Care in Boscobel, WI

Local figures

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

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boscobel)

5

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Grant County)

533

residents 65 or older (16% of Boscobel)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics in Boscobel, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Richland Hospital (21 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Boscobel. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Boscobel compared with Grant County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Boscobel	Grant County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,911	$53,912	—

Older residents in towns around Boscobel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fennimore, WI	12 mi	468	30%
Lancaster, WI	21 mi	935	24%
Richland Center, WI	21 mi	1,196	33%
Prairie du Chien, WI	23 mi	1,374	33%
Viroqua, WI	30 mi	1,191	27%
Platteville, WI	31 mi	1,286	33%

Hospitals near Boscobel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics	Boscobel, WI	0.5 mi	not rated	(608) 375-4112
Richland Hospital	Richland Center, WI	21 mi	1 of 5	(608) 647-6321
Grant Regional Health Center	Lancaster, WI	21 mi	not rated	(608) 723-2143
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center	Prairie Du Chien, WI	22 mi	3 of 5	(608) 357-2000

Home health agencies serving Boscobel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Grant County Home Nursing Service	Lancaster, WI	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6416
Upland Hills Home Health	Dodgeville, WI	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 930-7210
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	123 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC	West Bend, WI	128 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 677-0590

Straight-line miles from the center of Boscobel. 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 Boscobel

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 34% of the $4,493 monthly median income of Boscobel 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 Boscobel: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Boscobel?

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics in Boscobel, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Boscobel (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (608) 375-4112. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Boscobel?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Boscobel ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Grant County Home Nursing Service (3 of 5), Upland Hills Home Health (3 of 5), Homeward Bound Home Health (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Boscobel?

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 34% of the $4,493 monthly median income of Boscobel 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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