Post-Surgery Care in Scandia, MN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Scandia, MN: the local picture

8.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Osceola)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Scandia ZIP codes in their service area

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

1,102

residents 65 or older (28% of Scandia)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ladd Memorial Hospital in Osceola, about 8.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Fairview Lakes Health Services (8.8 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Scandia. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Scandia compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Scandia	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.8%	6.7%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	6.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,483	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Scandia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Lake, MN	6.5 mi	3,501	25%
Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	593	27%
Hugo, MN	8.6 mi	2,520	25%
Wyoming, MN	9.0 mi	1,169	20%
Chisago City, MN	9.3 mi	1,623	32%
Lindstrom, MN	9.3 mi	673	33%

Hospitals near Scandia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ladd Memorial Hospital	Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	not rated	(715) 294-2111
Fairview Lakes Health Services	Wyoming, MN	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(952) 892-2101
Lakeview Memorial Hospital	Stillwater, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	(651) 430-4509
Westfields Hospital And Clinic	New Richmond, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	(715) 246-2101

Home health agencies serving Scandia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	13 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	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(715) 483-5505
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Advanced Medical Home Care, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(612) 267-6154

Straight-line miles from the center of Scandia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Scandia

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Scandia: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Scandia?

Ladd Memorial Hospital in Osceola, about 8.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Scandia (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (715) 294-2111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Scandia?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Scandia 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), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Scandia?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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