Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Dyersville, IA
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 Dyersville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Dyersville, IA: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center in Dyersville, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Regional Medical Center (17 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 Dyersville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Dyersville compared with Dubuque County and Iowa
| Census figure | Dyersville | Dubuque County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 29% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,597 | $56,542 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dyersville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury, IA | 17 mi | 887 | 13% |
| Manchester, IA | 17 mi | 1,331 | 30% |
| Monticello, IA | 18 mi | 913 | 36% |
| Dubuque, IA | 21 mi | 12,258 | 27% |
| Anamosa, IA | 27 mi | 1,046 | 35% |
| Lancaster, WI | 33 mi | 935 | 24% |
Hospitals near Dyersville
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | 0.2 mi | not rated | (563) 875-2900 |
| Regional Medical Center | Manchester, IA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | (563) 927-3232 |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | Guttenberg, IA | 19 mi | not rated | (563) 252-1121 |
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | (563) 589-8000 |
Home health agencies serving Dyersville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above And Beyond Home Health | Monticello, IA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (319) 465-3059 |
| Unitypoint At Home | Dubuque, IA | 22 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (563) 583-5833 |
| In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services | Moline, IL | 76 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (309) 764-7477 |
| Regional Medical Center Home Care | Manchester, IA | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (563) 927-7303 |
| 24 Hour Care, LLC | Galena, IL | 36 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (815) 777-2424 |
| Comfort Care Medicare Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 42 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (319) 294-3527 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dyersville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Dyersville
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Dyersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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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Post-Surgery Care in Dyersville: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dyersville?
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center in Dyersville, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Dyersville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (563) 875-2900. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Dyersville?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Dyersville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Above And Beyond Home Health (3.5 of 5), Unitypoint At Home (3.5 of 5), In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Dyersville?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Dyersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 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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