Durand, Michigan

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Durand, MI

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Durand, MI: the local picture

10 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Owosso)
25
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Durand ZIP codes in their service area
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Shiawassee County)
705
residents 65 or older (20% of Durand)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, about 10 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mclaren Flint (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 25 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Durand. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Durand compared with Shiawassee County and Michigan

Census figureDurandShiawassee CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability34%31%32%
Residents 65 or older20%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone50%29%29%
Households with no vehicle10%5.6%7.0%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.2%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%7.8%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,015$52,308—

Older residents in towns around Durand

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Corunna, MI8.1 mi73651%
Swartz Creek, MI9.4 mi1,50232%
Owosso, MI11 mi2,30134%
Linden, MI12 mi72535%
Flushing, MI13 mi1,93128%
Lake Fenton, MI15 mi1,93322%

Hospitals near Durand

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Memorial HealthcareOwosso, MI10 mi3 of 5(989) 723-5211
Mclaren FlintFlint, MI12 mi2 of 5(810) 342-2000
Hurley Medical CenterFlint, MI17 mi2 of 5(810) 257-9000
Ascension Genesys HospitalGrand Blanc, MI18 mi3 of 5(810) 606-6050

Home health agencies serving Durand

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthFlint, MI14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 732-9030
Absolute Home Health CareGrand Blanc, MI18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 694-1042
Michigan Community VnaBingham Farms, MI46 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 852-1232
The Medical TeamLivonia, MI46 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(734) 779-9700
Elara CaringJackson, MI50 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(517) 780-9500
Achieve Home Health CareFlushing, MI13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 230-9881

Straight-line miles from the center of Durand. 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 Durand

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,001 monthly median income of Durand households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Durand: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Durand?

Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Durand (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (989) 723-5211. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Durand?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Durand ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Absolute Home Health Care (5 of 5), Michigan Community Vna (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Durand?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,001 monthly median income of Durand households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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