Post-Surgery Care in Mattoon, IL: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mattoon)

6

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Coles County)

3,203

residents 65 or older (19% of Mattoon)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, about 0.8 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc (24 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 Mattoon. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mattoon compared with Coles County and Illinois

Census figure	Mattoon	Coles County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	38%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	8.7%	11%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,202	$49,559	—

Older residents in towns around Mattoon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Charleston, IL	9.9 mi	2,604	50%
Arcola, IL	15 mi	401	46%
Sullivan, IL	15 mi	762	33%
Tuscola, IL	22 mi	781	32%
Shelbyville, IL	24 mi	971	38%
Effingham, IL	27 mi	2,602	47%

Hospitals near Mattoon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center	Mattoon, IL	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(217) 258-2513
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc	Shelbyville, IL	24 mi	not rated	(217) 774-3961
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital	Effingham, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	(217) 342-2121
Paris Community Hospital	Paris, IL	37 mi	3 of 5	(217) 465-4141

Home health agencies serving Mattoon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	69 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattoon. 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 Mattoon

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 49% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Mattoon 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.

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 Mattoon: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mattoon?

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, about 0.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Mattoon (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (217) 258-2513. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mattoon?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mattoon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Homecare, Inc (3.5 of 5), Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care (3.5 of 5), Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mattoon?

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 49% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Mattoon 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.

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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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