Mondovi, Wisconsin

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mondovi, WI: the local picture

14 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Durand)
8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mondovi ZIP codes in their service area
45%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Buffalo County)
634
residents 65 or older (22% of Mondovi)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand, about 14 mi away in a straight line, followed by Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire (17 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 Mondovi. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mondovi compared with Buffalo County and Wisconsin

Census figureMondoviBuffalo CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability45%32%28%
Residents 65 or older22%24%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%31%30%
Households with no vehicle2.8%3.3%6.4%
Residents 85 or older4.2%2.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%11%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,641$46,625—

Older residents in towns around Mondovi

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Eau Claire, WI19 mi11,45429%
Altoona, WI19 mi1,71734%
Wabasha, MN23 mi94826%
Arcadia, WI24 mi37827%
Menomonie, WI25 mi2,38330%
Lake Hallie, WI25 mi1,03526%

Hospitals near Mondovi

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Chippewa Valley HospitalDurand, WI14 minot rated(715) 672-4211
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI17 mi3 of 5(715) 858-8100
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire HospitalEau Claire, WI20 mi5 of 5(715) 838-3311
Mayo Clinic Health System OakridgeOsseo, WI22 minot rated(715) 597-3121

Home health agencies serving Mondovi

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Compassus Home HealthMarshfield, WI74 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home HealthEau Claire, WI20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 598-5600
Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI20 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 831-0100
Lakeland Home HealthcareChippewa Falls, WI29 mi3 of 5—(715) 239-2075
Interim Healthcare Of Western WisconsinHudson, WI59 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 377-9617
North Shore At HomeGurnee, IL241 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(847) 360-7660

Straight-line miles from the center of Mondovi. 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 Mondovi

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 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Mondovi 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 Mondovi: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mondovi?

Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand, about 14 mi in a straight line from the center of Mondovi (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 672-4211. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mondovi?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Mondovi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Compassus Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mondovi?

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 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Mondovi 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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