Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Mount Horeb, 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 Mount Horeb for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Mount Horeb, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Madison Va Medical Center in Madison, about 15 mi away in a straight line, followed by University Of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority (16 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 Mount Horeb. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Mount Horeb compared with Dane County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Mount Horeb | Dane County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 24% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,013 | $72,639 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mount Horeb
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Plains, WI | 8.7 mi | 560 | 37% |
| Verona, WI | 9.8 mi | 2,158 | 32% |
| Middleton, WI | 13 mi | 3,967 | 24% |
| Belleville, WI | 14 mi | 423 | 34% |
| Fitchburg, WI | 16 mi | 4,966 | 21% |
| Madison, WI | 16 mi | 36,240 | 24% |
Hospitals near Mount Horeb
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Va Medical Center | Madison, WI | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | (608) 256-1901 |
| University Of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison, WI | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | (608) 263-6400 |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | (608) 251-6100 |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Madison, WI | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | (608) 417-6210 |
Home health agencies serving Mount Horeb
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Madison, WI | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 274-8193 |
| Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC | Appleton, WI | 110 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (920) 830-9911 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | 17 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 238-0268 |
| Uw Health Care Direct | Middleton, WI | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 831-8555 |
| Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin | Madison, WI | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 924-2273 |
| Upland Hills Home Health | Dodgeville, WI | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 930-7210 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Horeb. 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 Mount Horeb
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 39% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mount Horeb?
Madison Va Medical Center in Madison, about 15 mi in a straight line from the center of Mount Horeb (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (608) 256-1901. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Mount Horeb?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Horeb ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC (4 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Mount Horeb?
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 39% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Mount Horeb 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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