Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Osceola, 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 Osceola for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Osceola, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ladd Memorial Hospital in Osceola, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Fairview Lakes Health Services (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Osceola. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Osceola compared with Polk County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Osceola | Polk County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 23% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 26% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,417 | $56,318 | — |
Older residents in towns around Osceola
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandia, MN | 8.2 mi | 1,102 | 22% |
| Lindstrom, MN | 8.5 mi | 673 | 33% |
| Chisago City, MN | 11 mi | 1,623 | 32% |
| Wyoming, MN | 13 mi | 1,169 | 20% |
| Somerset, WI | 13 mi | 250 | 22% |
| Forest Lake, MN | 14 mi | 3,501 | 25% |
Hospitals near Osceola
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd Memorial Hospital | Osceola, WI | 0.2 mi | not rated | (715) 294-2111 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services | Wyoming, MN | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | (952) 892-2101 |
| St Croix Regional Medical Center | Saint Croix Falls, WI | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (715) 483-0247 |
| Amery Hospital & Clinic | Amery, WI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | (715) 268-0300 |
Home health agencies serving Osceola
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Homecare | Oak Park Heights, MN | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 430-3320 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Home Care | St Croix Falls, WI | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (715) 483-5505 |
| Adoray Home Health And Hospice | Baldwin, WI | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 629-1888 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin | Hudson, WI | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 377-9617 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 35 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (612) 721-2491 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Osceola. 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 Osceola
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 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola 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 Osceola: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Osceola?
Ladd Memorial Hospital in Osceola, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Osceola (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 294-2111. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Osceola?
Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Osceola ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lakeview Homecare (4.5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4 of 5), Adoray Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Osceola?
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 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola 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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Post-Surgery Care in nearby cities
- Post-Surgery Care in Scandia, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in Lindstrom, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in Chisago City, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in Wyoming, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in Somerset, WI
- Post-Surgery Care in Forest Lake, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in Stacy, MN
- Post-Surgery Care in New Richmond, WI
- Post-Surgery Care in Amery, WI
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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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