Post-Surgery Care in Madison, ME: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Madison, ME: the local picture

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Skowhegan)

4

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Somerset County)

612

residents 65 or older (23% of Madison)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, about 7.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mainehealth Franklin Hospital (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 Madison. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Madison compared with Somerset County and Maine

Census figure	Madison	Somerset County	Maine
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	5.8%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.3%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	12%	9.4%

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Skowhegan, ME	7.1 mi	1,748	31%
Farmington, ME	17 mi	942	27%
Oakland, ME	19 mi	392	45%
Waterville, ME	20 mi	3,131	40%
Winslow, ME	21 mi	1,114	27%
Pittsfield, ME	24 mi	509	20%

Hospitals near Madison

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Redington Fairview General Hospital	Skowhegan, ME	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(207) 474-5121
Mainehealth Franklin Hospital	Farmington, ME	17 mi	3 of 5	(207) 778-6031
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital	Pittsfield, ME	22 mi	2 of 5	(207) 487-5141
Maine General Medical Center	Augusta, ME	34 mi	4 of 5	(207) 626-1000

Home health agencies serving Madison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	84 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 861-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Madison: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Madison?

Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, about 7.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Madison (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (207) 474-5121. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Madison?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Madison ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Andwell Health Partners (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Northern Light Home Care & Hospice (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Madison?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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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