Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Port Washington, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, about 5.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend (15 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Port Washington. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Port Washington compared with Ozaukee County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Port Washington | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 47% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.9% | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,432 | $62,860 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Washington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saukville, WI | 3.0 mi | 629 | 28% |
| Grafton, WI | 5.5 mi | 2,558 | 26% |
| Cedarburg, WI | 7.9 mi | 2,495 | 21% |
| Thiensville, WI | 11 mi | 653 | 47% |
| Mequon, WI | 14 mi | 6,420 | 21% |
| Bayside, WI | 14 mi | 1,027 | 19% |
Hospitals near Port Washington
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center | Grafton, WI | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | (262) 329-1000 |
| St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend | West Bend, WI | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | (262) 334-5533 |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Menomonee Falls, WI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | (262) 251-1000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus | Menomonee Falls, WI | 19 mi | not rated | (262) 415-2001 |
Home health agencies serving Port Washington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | West Allis, WI | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-4553 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Brookfield, WI | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (262) 782-8292 |
| Aurora At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-2295 |
| Horizon Home Care And Hospice | Milwaukee, WI | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 365-8300 |
| Ascension At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 455-9500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Washington. 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 Port Washington
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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 Port Washington: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Port Washington?
Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, about 5.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Port Washington (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (262) 329-1000. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Port Washington?
Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Port Washington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Preceptor Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Port Washington?
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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Port Washington 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 Mequon, WI
- Post-Surgery Care in Bayside, WI
- Post-Surgery Care in Jackson, WI
- Post-Surgery Care in West Bend, 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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