Post-Surgery Home Care in Hawarden, IA

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Hawarden, IA: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hawarden)

2

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Sioux County)

452

residents 65 or older (17% of Hawarden)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hegg Memorial Health Center (16 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 Hawarden. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hawarden compared with Sioux County and Iowa

Census figure	Hawarden	Sioux County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	31%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	2.9%	5.4%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,152	$60,475	—

Older residents in towns around Hawarden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sioux Center, IA	17 mi	1,060	24%
Rock Valley, IA	17 mi	775	45%
Canton, SD	21 mi	786	30%
Orange City, IA	22 mi	1,082	20%
Le Mars, IA	22 mi	1,918	35%
Elk Point, SD	24 mi	450	44%

Hospitals near Hawarden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hawarden Regional Healthcare	Hawarden, IA	0.5 mi	not rated	(712) 551-3100
Hegg Memorial Health Center	Rock Valley, IA	16 mi	not rated	(712) 476-8000
Sioux Center Health	Sioux Center, IA	16 mi	not rated	(712) 722-1271
Floyd Valley Healthcare	Le Mars, IA	21 mi	3 of 5	(712) 546-7871

Home health agencies serving Hawarden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Orange City Home Health	Orange City, IA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 737-5279
Sioux Center Home Health And Hospice	Sioux Center, IA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 722-8108

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawarden. 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 Hawarden

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 37% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Hawarden 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.

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 Hawarden: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hawarden?

Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Hawarden (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (712) 551-3100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hawarden?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Hawarden ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Orange City Home Health (3.5 of 5), Sioux Center Home Health And Hospice (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hawarden?

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 37% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Hawarden 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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