Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Menomonee Falls, WI: the local picture

0.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Menomonee Falls)
18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Menomonee Falls ZIP codes in their service area
31%
of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Waukesha County)
8,302
residents 65 or older (21% of Menomonee Falls)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus (0.4 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Menomonee Falls. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Menomonee Falls compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figureMenomonee FallsWaukesha CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability31%25%28%
Residents 65 or older21%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%27%30%
Households with no vehicle6.7%3.5%6.4%
Residents 85 or older4.0%2.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.2%6.8%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,063$65,141—

Older residents in towns around Menomonee Falls

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Germantown, WI5.2 mi3,73129%
Sussex, WI5.5 mi1,56129%
Mequon, WI6.5 mi6,42021%
Lisbon, WI6.5 mi2,29622%
Brookfield, WI6.6 mi9,66724%
Brown Deer, WI7.5 mi2,40528%

Hospitals near Menomonee Falls

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Community Memorial HospitalMenomonee Falls, WI0.4 mi4 of 5(262) 251-1000
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls CampusMenomonee Falls, WI0.4 minot rated(262) 415-2001
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran HospitalMilwaukee, WI8.6 mi3 of 5(414) 805-3000
Childrens Hospital Of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI8.6 minot rated(414) 266-3954

Home health agencies serving Menomonee Falls

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWest Allis, WI12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health CareWaukesha, WI13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(262) 363-2500
Preceptor Home HealthGermantown, WI4.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(262) 293-3951
Aveanna Home HealthBrookfield, WI6.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(262) 782-8292
Aurora At HomeMilwaukee, WI12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 327-2295
Horizon Home Care And HospiceMilwaukee, WI4.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 365-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Menomonee Falls. 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 Menomonee Falls

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 38% of the $4,005 monthly median income of Menomonee Falls 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.

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 Menomonee Falls: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Menomonee Falls?

Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Menomonee Falls (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (262) 251-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Menomonee Falls?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Menomonee Falls ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Hannah Home Health Care (5 of 5), Preceptor Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Menomonee Falls?

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 38% of the $4,005 monthly median income of Menomonee Falls 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.

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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