Post-Surgery Care in Delano, MN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waconia)

15

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Wright County)

1,014

residents 65 or older (15% of Delano)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Maple Grove Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 15 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Delano. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Delano compared with Wright County and Minnesota

Census figure	Delano	Wright County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.0%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,438	$56,510	—

Older residents in towns around Delano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Independence, MN	3.8 mi	738	27%
Rockford, MN	4.3 mi	645	41%
Watertown, MN	5.9 mi	541	44%
Greenfield, MN	6.3 mi	420	16%
Montrose, MN	6.5 mi	270	44%
Minnetrista, MN	7.9 mi	1,142	6.4%

Hospitals near Delano

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ridgeview Medical Center	Waconia, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	(952) 442-2191
Maple Grove Hospital	Maple Grove, MN	17 mi	5 of 5	(763) 581-1000
Centracare Health - Monticello	Monticello, MN	18 mi	not rated	(763) 295-2945
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	21 mi	3 of 5	(952) 993-5000

Home health agencies serving Delano

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367

Straight-line miles from the center of Delano. 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 Delano

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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 Delano: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Delano?

Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Delano (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (952) 442-2191. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Delano?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Delano 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), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Delano?

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 44% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Delano 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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