Post-Surgery Home Care in Montevideo, MN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Montevideo, MN: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Montevideo)

2

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Chippewa County)

1,192

residents 65 or older (22% of Montevideo)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, about 2.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Avera Granite Falls (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Montevideo. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Montevideo compared with Chippewa County and Minnesota

Census figure	Montevideo	Chippewa County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	7.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,982	$56,000	—

Older residents in towns around Montevideo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	609	25%
Benson, MN	26 mi	774	51%
Willmar, MN	34 mi	4,021	35%
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	43%
Redwood Falls, MN	41 mi	1,237	36%
Morris, MN	45 mi	804	25%

Hospitals near Montevideo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chippewa County Hospital	Montevideo, MN	2.3 mi	not rated	(320) 269-8877
Avera Granite Falls	Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	not rated	(320) 564-3111
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Dawson, MN	17 mi	not rated	(320) 769-4323
Madison Hospital	Madison, MN	22 mi	not rated	(320) 598-7536

Home health agencies serving Montevideo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	2.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506

Straight-line miles from the center of Montevideo. 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 Montevideo

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Montevideo: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Montevideo?

Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Montevideo (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (320) 269-8877. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Montevideo?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Montevideo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Avera At Home Marshall (3.5 of 5), Ccm Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Montevideo?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Montevideo, MN