Hoopeston, Illinois

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Hoopeston, IL

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 Hoopeston for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

0.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hoopeston)
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hoopeston ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Vermilion County)
702
residents 65 or older (14% of Hoopeston)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ascension St Vincent Williamsport (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Hoopeston. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Hoopeston compared with Vermilion County and Illinois

Census figureHoopestonVermilion CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability38%33%32%
Residents 65 or older14%20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone56%37%30%
Households with no vehicle9.8%9.1%11%
Residents 85 or older1.0%2.0%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%12%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,915$47,311—

Older residents in towns around Hoopeston

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Watseka, IL22 mi1,20337%
Danville, IL22 mi5,55833%
Paxton, IL23 mi82748%
Attica, IN25 mi56964%
Covington, IN26 mi62431%
Rantoul, IL28 mi1,81226%

Hospitals near Hoopeston

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health CenterHoopeston, IL0.3 minot rated(217) 283-5531
Ascension St Vincent WilliamsportWilliamsport, IN17 minot rated(765) 762-4001
Iroquois Memorial HospitalWatseka, IL22 minot rated(815) 432-5201
Osf Sacred Heart Medical CenterDanville, IL23 mi2 of 5(217) 443-5000

Home health agencies serving Hoopeston

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Osf Home Health - UrbanaChampaign, IL40 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 353-3410
Lhc-Illinois Home Health CareChampaign, IL40 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(217) 352-4387
Carle Home CareChampaign, IL40 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 383-3488
Iroquois Home HealthWatseka, IL22 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(815) 432-6175

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoopeston. 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 Hoopeston

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 55% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Hoopeston 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Hoopeston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hoopeston?

Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Hoopeston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (217) 283-5531. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Hoopeston?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Hoopeston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Osf Home Health - Urbana (3.5 of 5), Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care (3.5 of 5), Carle Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Hoopeston?

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 55% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Hoopeston 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.

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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