Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Coon Rapids, MN

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Coon Rapids, MN: the local picture

0.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coon Rapids)
36
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Coon Rapids ZIP codes in their service area
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Anoka County)
10,500
residents 65 or older (17% of Coon Rapids)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Maple Grove Hospital (7.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 36 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Coon Rapids. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Coon Rapids compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figureCoon RapidsAnoka CountyMinnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability29%27%28%
Residents 65 or older17%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%25%30%
Households with no vehicle6.3%4.6%6.7%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.9%7.2%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$61,393$65,794—

Older residents in towns around Coon Rapids

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Champlin, MN3.7 mi3,51124%
Anoka, MN4.7 mi3,38832%
Brooklyn Park, MN4.9 mi10,53033%
Blaine, MN5.1 mi9,97325%
Spring Lake Park, MN5.3 mi1,37433%
Andover, MN5.4 mi5,09030%

Hospitals near Coon Rapids

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MN0.9 mi3 of 5(762) 236-6000
Maple Grove HospitalMaple Grove, MN7.9 mi5 of 5(763) 581-1000
North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN12 mi1 of 5(763) 520-5200
Hennepin County Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN14 mi3 of 5(612) 873-3000

Home health agencies serving Coon Rapids

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN8.5 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Mary T Home HealthCoon Rapids, MN1.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 862-5426
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And HospiceElk River, MN16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 241-0654
Aveanna Home HealthEdina, MN21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(952) 926-9808

Straight-line miles from the center of Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Coon Rapids: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Coon Rapids?

Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Coon Rapids (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (762) 236-6000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Coon Rapids?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Coon Rapids ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4.5 of 5), Mary T Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Coon Rapids?

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 31% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Coon Rapids 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.

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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