Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Sturtevant, 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 Sturtevant for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sturtevant, WI: the local picture

4.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Racine)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sturtevant ZIP codes in their service area
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Racine County)
740
residents 65 or older (11% of Sturtevant)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, about 4.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Aurora Medical Center Kenosha (10 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 Sturtevant. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sturtevant compared with Racine County and Wisconsin

Census figureSturtevantRacine CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability39%31%28%
Residents 65 or older11%18%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%31%30%
Households with no vehicle3.4%5.2%6.4%
Residents 85 or older1.0%2.1%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%7.9%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,877$60,265—

Older residents in towns around Sturtevant

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, WI1.1 mi6,15532%
Somers, WI3.9 mi1,15926%
Racine, WI4.8 mi10,81434%
Yorkville, WI5.3 mi67314%
Caledonia, WI6.9 mi5,29131%
Union Grove, WI7.6 mi74539%

Hospitals near Sturtevant

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Ascension All Saints HospitalRacine, WI4.1 mi2 of 5(262) 687-4011
Aurora Medical Center KenoshaKenosha, WI10 mi4 of 5(262) 948-5600
Froedtert South Inc.Kenosha, WI10 mi2 of 5(262) 656-2368
Midwestern Region Med Center, IncZion, IL18 mi4 of 5(847) 872-4561

Home health agencies serving Sturtevant

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWest Allis, WI22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health CareWaukesha, WI29 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(262) 363-2500
Aurora At HomeMilwaukee, WI22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 327-2295
Aveanna Home HealthBrookfield, WI27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(262) 782-8292
Preceptor Home Health SouthKenosha, WI7.4 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(262) 656-8400
Ascension At HomeMilwaukee, WI23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(414) 455-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sturtevant. 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 Sturtevant

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 30% of the $4,990 monthly median income of Sturtevant 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.

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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Sturtevant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sturtevant?

Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, about 4.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Sturtevant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (262) 687-4011. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sturtevant?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Sturtevant ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Hannah Home Health Care (5 of 5), Aurora At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sturtevant?

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 30% of the $4,990 monthly median income of Sturtevant 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.

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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