Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Marinette, 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 Marinette for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Marinette, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, about 1.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Bellin Health Oconto Hospital (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Marinette. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Marinette compared with Marinette County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Marinette | Marinette County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 25% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 28% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.9% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,293 | $48,134 | — |
Older residents in towns around Marinette
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee, MI | 2.5 mi | 1,979 | 27% |
| Peshtigo, WI | 5.8 mi | 704 | 21% |
| Oconto, WI | 18 mi | 1,270 | 28% |
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 22 mi | 2,458 | 30% |
| Oconto Falls, WI | 29 mi | 587 | 34% |
| Algoma, WI | 34 mi | 736 | 30% |
Hospitals near Marinette
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | (715) 735-4200 |
| Bellin Health Oconto Hospital | Oconto, WI | 19 mi | not rated | (920) 835-1101 |
| Door County Medical Center | Sturgeon Bay, WI | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | (920) 743-5566 |
| Hshs St Clare Memorial Hospital | Oconto Falls, WI | 29 mi | not rated | (920) 846-3444 |
Home health agencies serving Marinette
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora At Home | Green Bay, WI | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 288-5100 |
| Bellin Home Health Agency | Green Bay, WI | 46 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 432-5434 |
| Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC | Appleton, WI | 68 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (920) 830-9911 |
| Hshs Home Care Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | 43 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 448-7000 |
| Up Health System Home Care And Hospice | Marquette, MI | 103 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (906) 228-4325 |
| Almost Family | Marinette, WI | 1.8 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (715) 735-6490 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Marinette. 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 Marinette
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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Marinette 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 Marinette: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Marinette?
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area in Marinette, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Marinette (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 735-4200. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Marinette?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Marinette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aurora At Home (4.5 of 5), Bellin Home Health Agency (4 of 5), Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Marinette?
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 41% of the $3,691 monthly median income of Marinette 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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