Post-Surgery Care in Holton, KS: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Holton)

10

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

667

residents 65 or older (20% of Holton)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Holton Community Hospital in Holton, about 2.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hiawatha Community Hospital (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Holton. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Holton compared with Jackson County and Kansas

Census figure	Holton	Jackson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.1%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	4.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,778	$57,370	—

Older residents in towns around Holton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Marys, KS	26 mi	342	29%
Hiawatha, KS	28 mi	605	30%
Topeka, KS	30 mi	23,158	35%
Atchison, KS	32 mi	1,522	43%
Wamego, KS	36 mi	601	19%
Falls City, NE	42 mi	926	41%

Hospitals near Holton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holton Community Hospital	Holton, KS	2.1 mi	not rated	(785) 364-2116
Hiawatha Community Hospital	Hiawatha, KS	23 mi	3 of 5	(785) 742-2131
Community Hospital, Onaga And St Marys Campus	Onaga, KS	23 mi	not rated	(785) 889-4274
F W Huston Medical Center	Winchester, KS	27 mi	not rated	(913) 774-4340

Home health agencies serving Holton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Enhabit Home Health	Topeka, KS	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-8593
Holton Home Health LLC	Holton, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 364-9617
Community Homehealth	Onaga, KS	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 889-7200
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Holton. 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 Holton

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Holton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Holton?

Holton Community Hospital in Holton, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Holton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (785) 364-2116. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Holton?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Holton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Holton?

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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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