Post-Surgery Home Care in Goodland, KS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Goodland, KS: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Goodland)

2

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Sherman County)

681

residents 65 or older (17% of Goodland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cheyenne County Hospital (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Goodland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Goodland compared with Sherman County and Kansas

Census figure	Goodland	Sherman County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	20%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.4%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	5.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,149	$54,375	—

Hospitals near Goodland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Goodland Regional Medical Center	Goodland, KS	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(785) 890-3625
Cheyenne County Hospital	St Francis, KS	25 mi	not rated	(785) 332-2104
Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital	Burlington, CO	29 mi	not rated	(719) 346-4824
Citizens Medical Center	Colby, KS	36 mi	3 of 5	(785) 462-7511

Home health agencies serving Goodland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Northwest Kansas Home Health	St Francis, KS	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(785) 332-3588
L & C Home Health Agency Inc	Colby, KS	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 465-7444

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodland. 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 Goodland

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Goodland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.

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 Goodland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Goodland?

Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Goodland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (785) 890-3625. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Goodland?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Goodland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Northwest Kansas Home Health (4 of 5), L & C Home Health Agency Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Goodland?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,262 monthly median income of Goodland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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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