Post-Surgery Home Care in Cohasset, MN

Local figures

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

7.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grand Rapids)

3

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Itasca County)

675

residents 65 or older (25% of Cohasset)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital in Grand Rapids, about 7.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Essentia Health Deer River (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Cohasset. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Cohasset compared with Itasca County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cohasset	Itasca County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.7%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.7%	8.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,063	$53,341	—

Older residents in towns around Cohasset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Rapids, MN	6.2 mi	2,729	30%
Hibbing, MN	35 mi	3,743	30%
Chisholm, MN	40 mi	1,308	29%
Crosslake, MN	44 mi	1,012	27%
Breezy Point, MN	51 mi	656	21%
Mountain Iron, MN	53 mi	744	38%

Hospitals near Cohasset

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital	Grand Rapids, MN	7.2 mi	4 of 5	(218) 326-3401
Essentia Health Deer River	Deer River, MN	13 mi	not rated	(218) 246-4200
Bigfork Valley Hospital	Bigfork, MN	35 mi	not rated	(218) 743-3177

Home health agencies serving Cohasset

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	151 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Grand Itasca Home Care	Grand Rapids, MN	7.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(218) 999-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Cohasset. 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 Cohasset

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset 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 Cohasset: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cohasset?

Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital in Grand Rapids, about 7.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Cohasset (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (218) 326-3401. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Cohasset?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Cohasset ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (5 of 5), Tru Home Health, Inc (3 of 5), Grand Itasca Home Care (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Cohasset?

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 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Cohasset 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; 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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