Post-Surgery Home Care in Faribault, MN

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Faribault)

9

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

37%

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

4,113

residents 65 or older (17% of Faribault)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Allina Health Faribault Medical Center in Faribault, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Northfield Hospital (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Faribault. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Faribault compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Faribault	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,884	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Faribault

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Northfield, MN	12 mi	3,353	27%
Lonsdale, MN	14 mi	487	51%
Owatonna, MN	15 mi	5,174	29%
Montgomery, MN	18 mi	557	16%
Elko New Market, MN	19 mi	227	8.8%
Waseca, MN	19 mi	1,516	37%

Hospitals near Faribault

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center	Faribault, MN	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(507) 334-6451
Northfield Hospital	Northfield, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	(507) 646-1004
Owatonna Hospital	Owatonna, MN	15 mi	5 of 5	(507) 451-3850
Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca	Waseca, MN	19 mi	not rated	(507) 835-1210

Home health agencies serving Faribault

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Summit Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 334-7990
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	67 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Jb Kummer Enterprises LLC	Farmington, MN	26 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 460-4201

Straight-line miles from the center of Faribault. 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 Faribault

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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 Faribault: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Faribault?

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center in Faribault, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Faribault (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (507) 334-6451. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Faribault?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Faribault ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter (4.5 of 5), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5), Allina Health Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Faribault?

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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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