Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in New London, 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 New London for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in New London, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Thedacare Medical Center - New London in New London, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca (19 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 New London. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
New London compared with Waupaca County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | New London | Waupaca County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 30% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 33% | 13% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,333 | $47,287 | — |
Older residents in towns around New London
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hortonville, WI | 6.5 mi | 710 | 21% |
| Greenville, WI | 12 mi | 1,843 | 21% |
| Clintonville, WI | 16 mi | 903 | 32% |
| Waupaca, WI | 17 mi | 1,464 | 35% |
| Fox Crossing, WI | 18 mi | 3,316 | 35% |
| Appleton, WI | 19 mi | 12,420 | 33% |
Hospitals near New London
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thedacare Medical Center - New London | New London, WI | 0.9 mi | not rated | (920) 531-2000 |
| Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca | Waupaca, WI | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (715) 258-1000 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Appleton, WI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (920) 731-4101 |
| Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah | Neenah, WI | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | (920) 729-3100 |
Home health agencies serving New London
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension At Home | Neenah, WI | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 727-2000 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Waupaca, WI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 258-2130 |
| Thedacare At Home | Appleton, WI | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 969-0919 |
| Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin | Stevens Point, WI | 41 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 544-2322 |
| Almost Family | Green Bay, WI | 36 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, home health aides | (920) 498-0606 |
| International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC | Stevens Point, WI | 40 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (507) 252-8117 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New London. 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 New London
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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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 New London: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New London?
Thedacare Medical Center - New London in New London, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of New London (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (920) 531-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve New London?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes New London ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Thedacare At Home (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in New London?
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 64% of the $2,361 monthly median income of New London 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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