Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Richland Center, 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 Richland Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Richland Center, WI: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Richland Hospital in Richland Center, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics (18 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 Richland Center. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Richland Center compared with Richland County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Richland Center | Richland County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 25% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 29% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 12% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,344 | $53,327 | — |
Older residents in towns around Richland Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscobel, WI | 21 mi | 533 | 28% |
| Reedsburg, WI | 24 mi | 2,153 | 31% |
| Fennimore, WI | 28 mi | 468 | 30% |
| Dodgeville, WI | 29 mi | 991 | 27% |
| Viroqua, WI | 29 mi | 1,191 | 27% |
| Prairie du Sac, WI | 33 mi | 745 | 30% |
Hospitals near Richland Center
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hospital | Richland Center, WI | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | (608) 647-6321 |
| Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics | Hillsboro, WI | 18 mi | not rated | (608) 489-8000 |
| Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics | Boscobel, WI | 21 mi | not rated | (608) 375-4112 |
| Reedsburg Area Medical Center | Reedsburg, WI | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | (608) 524-6487 |
Home health agencies serving Richland Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Baraboo, WI | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 356-7570 |
| Upland Hills Home Health | Dodgeville, WI | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (608) 930-7210 |
| Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin | Madison, WI | 51 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 924-2273 |
| Homeward Bound Home Health | Lancaster, WI | 38 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 723-6601 |
| Commonheart Home Health | Waukesha, WI | 109 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 261-7108 |
| Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin | Mount Horeb, WI | 40 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 437-5515 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Richland Center. 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 Richland Center
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 44% of the $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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 Richland Center: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Richland Center?
Richland Hospital in Richland Center, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Richland Center (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (608) 647-6321. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Richland Center?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Richland Center ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Upland Hills Home Health (3 of 5), Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Richland Center?
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 44% of the $3,445 monthly median income of Richland Center 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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