Post-Surgery Care in Colona, IL: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Colona, IL: the local picture

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Silvis)

6

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

29%

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

896

residents 65 or older (17% of Colona)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini in Silvis, about 4.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hammond Henry Hospital (8.4 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 Colona. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Colona compared with Henry County and Illinois

Census figure	Colona	Henry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.6%	11%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,248	$50,194	—

Older residents in towns around Colona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Moline, IL	4.3 mi	3,715	35%
Silvis, IL	4.4 mi	2,318	35%
Coal Valley, IL	6.0 mi	914	19%
Moline, IL	8.4 mi	7,901	33%
Le Claire, IA	8.8 mi	694	21%
Geneseo, IL	9.3 mi	1,667	30%

Hospitals near Colona

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini	Silvis, IL	4.6 mi	2 of 5	(309) 281-4000
Hammond Henry Hospital	Geneseo, IL	8.4 mi	not rated	(309) 944-6431
Trinity - Bettendorf	Bettendorf, IA	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(563) 742-5000
Trinity Rock Island	Rock Island, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	(309) 779-5000

Home health agencies serving Colona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moline, IL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 786-3700
Unity Point At Home	Moline, IL	8.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 779-7600
Northwestern Illinois Home Health	Moline, IL	8.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(309) 623-4022
Genesis Vna	Bettendorf, IA	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(563) 421-5080
Home Hlth Svcs Of Hammond Henry Hosp	Geneseo, IL	8.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 944-4853
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	8.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477

Straight-line miles from the center of Colona. 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 Colona

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Colona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Colona: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Colona?

Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini in Silvis, about 4.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Colona (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (309) 281-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Colona?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Colona ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Unity Point At Home (3.5 of 5), Northwestern Illinois Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Colona?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,521 monthly median income of Colona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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