Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hayward, WI
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 Hayward for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Hayward, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Spooner Health System (23 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 Hayward. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Hayward compared with Washburn County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Hayward | Washburn County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 28% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 64% | 25% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,264 | $54,290 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hayward
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake, WI | 38 mi | 1,779 | 44% |
| Ladysmith, WI | 42 mi | 862 | 35% |
| Barron, WI | 45 mi | 1,202 | 27% |
| Ashland, WI | 49 mi | 1,658 | 35% |
| Superior, WI | 55 mi | 4,778 | 37% |
| Duluth, MN | 61 mi | 15,068 | 30% |
Hospitals near Hayward
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center | Hayward, WI | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (715) 934-4321 |
| Spooner Health System | Spooner, WI | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | (715) 635-2111 |
| Indianhead Medical Ctr | Shell Lake, WI | 29 mi | not rated | (715) 468-7833 |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake | Rice Lake, WI | 37 mi | 2 of 5 | (715) 234-1515 |
Home health agencies serving Hayward
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Home Care | Ashland, WI | 52 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (715) 682-9500 |
| Hearts Of Gold | Shell Lake, WI | 29 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (715) 468-2931 |
| Spooner Health System Homecare | Spooner, WI | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (715) 939-1738 |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake | Rice Lake, WI | 37 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 236-6256 |
| Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | 139 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 544-2322 |
| International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC | Hayward, WI | 11 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (877) 854-1411 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hayward. 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 Hayward
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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 Hayward: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hayward?
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center in Hayward, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Hayward (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 934-4321. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Hayward?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Hayward ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Avanti Home Care (4 of 5), Hearts Of Gold (3.5 of 5), Spooner Health System Homecare (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Hayward?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,355 monthly median income of Hayward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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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- Post-Surgery Care in Duluth, MN
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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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