Post-Surgery Home Care in Manistee, MI

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Manistee, MI: the local picture

7.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Manistee)

8

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Manistee County)

1,574

residents 65 or older (25% of Manistee)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, about 7.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Manistee. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Manistee compared with Manistee County and Michigan

Census figure	Manistee	Manistee County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.8%	7.0%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,375	$51,992	—

Older residents in towns around Manistee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ludington, MI	21 mi	2,302	37%
Shelby, MI	44 mi	320	39%
Cadillac, MI	44 mi	2,207	45%
Reed City, MI	48 mi	528	61%
Traverse City, MI	50 mi	3,729	20%
Big Rapids, MI	56 mi	825	33%

Hospitals near Manistee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital	Manistee, MI	7.3 mi	4 of 5	(231) 398-1000
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital	Ludington, MI	20 mi	4 of 5	(231) 843-2591
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital	Frankfort, MI	27 mi	not rated	(231) 352-2200

Home health agencies serving Manistee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	130 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	171 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Community Home Health Care Of West Michigan, Inc	Muskegon, MI	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(231) 733-0030
Advisacare Solutions Of Northern Michigan, LLC	Charlevoix, MI	89 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 547-6092
Northern Home Care, Inc	Pentwater, MI	29 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(231) 689-0096

Straight-line miles from the center of Manistee. 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 Manistee

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Manistee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Manistee: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Manistee?

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, about 7.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Manistee (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (231) 398-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Manistee?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Manistee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Munson Home Care (3.5 of 5), Residential Home Health And Hospice (3 of 5), Residential Home Health And Hospice (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Manistee?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,531 monthly median income of Manistee households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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