Post-Surgery Home Care in Highland, IL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Highland, IL: the local picture

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Highland)

12

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

2,029

residents 65 or older (20% of Highland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Joseph's Hospital in Highland, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Josephs Hospital (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Highland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Highland compared with Madison County and Illinois

Census figure	Highland	Madison County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.7%	11%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,646	$57,096	—

Older residents in towns around Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trenton, IL	11 mi	541	46%
Troy, IL	12 mi	1,626	32%
Lebanon, IL	13 mi	794	33%
Breese, IL	14 mi	869	26%
Maryville, IL	15 mi	2,173	33%
Glen Carbon, IL	16 mi	2,898	35%

Hospitals near Highland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Hospital	Highland, IL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(618) 651-2600
St Josephs Hospital	Breese, IL	14 mi	4 of 5	(618) 526-4511
Anderson Hospital	Maryville, IL	16 mi	3 of 5	(618) 288-5711
Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc	Greenville, IL	17 mi	3 of 5	(618) 664-1230

Home health agencies serving Highland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
Aw Health Care	Saint Louis, MO	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 726-5600
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Anderson Home Health Services	Maryville, IL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(618) 391-5731

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland. 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 Highland

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 32% of the $4,887 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Highland?

St Joseph's Hospital in Highland, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Highland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (618) 651-2600. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Highland?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Highland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aw Health Care (4.5 of 5), Evertrue Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Highland?

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 32% of the $4,887 monthly median income of Highland 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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