Suamico, Wisconsin

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

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Local figures

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

5.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Green Bay)
8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Suamico ZIP codes in their service area
20%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Brown County)
2,050
residents 65 or older (16% of Suamico)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr in Green Bay, about 5.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr (6.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Suamico. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Suamico compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figureSuamicoBrown CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability20%27%28%
Residents 65 or older16%16%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone12%32%30%
Households with no vehicle1.4%5.1%6.4%
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%8.1%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,153$57,169—

Older residents in towns around Suamico

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Howard, WI4.4 mi3,67531%
Green Bay, WI7.6 mi14,95733%
Pulaski, WI10 mi44333%
Ashwaubenon, WI11 mi3,88824%
Allouez, WI11 mi3,29219%
Hobart, WI11 mi1,44926%

Hospitals near Suamico

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Marys Hospital Medical CtrGreen Bay, WI5.6 mi3 of 5(920) 498-4200
Aurora Baycare Medical CtrGreen Bay, WI6.5 mi4 of 5(920) 288-8000
Bellin Memorial HospitalGreen Bay, WI10 mi4 of 5(920) 433-3500
St Vincent HospitalGreen Bay, WI10 mi4 of 5(920) 433-0111

Home health agencies serving Suamico

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aurora At HomeGreen Bay, WI11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 288-5100
Ascension At HomeNeenah, WI38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 727-2000
Preceptor Home HealthGermantown, WI97 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(262) 293-3951
Bellin Home Health AgencyGreen Bay, WI10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLCAppleton, WI31 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.Green Bay, WI5.6 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(920) 494-9444

Straight-line miles from the center of Suamico. 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 Suamico

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 23% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Suamico 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 Suamico: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Suamico?

St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr in Green Bay, about 5.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Suamico (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (920) 498-4200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Suamico?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Suamico ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aurora At Home (4.5 of 5), Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Preceptor Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Suamico?

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 23% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Suamico 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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