Post-Surgery Home Care in Fox Lake, IL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Fox Lake, IL: the local picture

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mchenry)

58

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in McHenry County)

2,353

residents 65 or older (21% of Fox Lake)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry, about 8.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La (16 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 58 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fox Lake. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Fox Lake compared with McHenry County and Illinois

Census figure	Fox Lake	McHenry County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.5%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,946	$70,816	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pistakee Highlands, IL	2.2 mi	458	23%
Spring Grove, IL	3.3 mi	968	22%
Johnsburg, IL	4.5 mi	1,496	31%
Long Lake, IL	4.8 mi	298	28%
Round Lake Heights, IL	5.0 mi	189	49%
Lake Villa, IL	5.2 mi	1,102	39%

Hospitals near Fox Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry	Mchenry, IL	8.8 mi	5 of 5	(815) 344-5000
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La	Crystal Lake, IL	16 mi	not rated	(792) 220-5500
Advocate Condell Medical Center	Libertyville, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	(847) 362-2900
Vista Medical Center East	Waukegan, IL	17 mi	2 of 5	(847) 360-3000

Home health agencies serving Fox Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Quality Home Health Care, LLC	Wheeling, IL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(224) 676-1470
Solaris Home Healthcare	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 701-2243
Wellcare Home Health, Inc	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 562-4041
Homestead Health Care Services, LLC	Northbrook, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(847) 715-9191
Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc	Arlington Heights, IL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 437-0774
Holistic Health Partners, Inc	Des Plaines, IL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 272-9398

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Lake. 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 Fox Lake

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Fox Lake: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fox Lake?

Northwestern Medicine Mchenry in Mchenry, about 8.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Fox Lake (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (815) 344-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Fox Lake?

Medicare lists 58 certified agencies whose service area includes Fox Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include All Quality Home Health Care, LLC (5 of 5), Solaris Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Wellcare Home Health, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Fox Lake?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Fox Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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