Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kiel, 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 Kiel for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Kiel, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kiel. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Kiel compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Kiel | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 23% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 28% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,944 | $52,992 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kiel
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holstein, WI | 4.1 mi | 760 | 47% |
| Chilton, WI | 10 mi | 588 | 40% |
| Howards Grove, WI | 12 mi | 742 | 17% |
| Plymouth, WI | 12 mi | 2,116 | 25% |
| Sheboygan Falls, WI | 16 mi | 1,902 | 20% |
| Brillion, WI | 18 mi | 753 | 20% |
Hospitals near Kiel
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Calumet Hospital | Chilton, WI | 11 mi | not rated | (920) 849-2386 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | (920) 451-5000 |
| St Nicholas Hospital | Sheboygan, WI | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (920) 459-8300 |
| Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | (920) 929-2300 |
Home health agencies serving Kiel
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Home Health Care | Waukesha, WI | 64 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (262) 363-2500 |
| Aurora At Home | Green Bay, WI | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 288-5100 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 48 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Ascension At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 62 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 455-9500 |
| Calumet County Hhc Agency | Chilton, WI | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 849-1432 |
| Thedacare At Home | Appleton, WI | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 969-0919 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kiel. 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 Kiel
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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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 Kiel: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kiel?
Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Kiel (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (920) 849-2386. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Kiel?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Kiel ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hannah Home Health Care (5 of 5), Aurora At Home (4.5 of 5), Preceptor Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Kiel?
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 35% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Kiel 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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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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