Post-Surgery Home Care in Sullivan, IL

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Sullivan, IL: the local picture

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shelbyville)

6

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Moultrie County)

762

residents 65 or older (18% of Sullivan)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc in Shelbyville, about 14 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (15 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 Sullivan. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Sullivan compared with Moultrie County and Illinois

Census figure	Sullivan	Moultrie County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	13%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,849	$47,545	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3,203	41%
Shelbyville, IL	16 mi	971	38%
Arcola, IL	17 mi	401	46%
Mount Zion, IL	20 mi	1,109	27%
Tuscola, IL	23 mi	781	32%
Charleston, IL	24 mi	2,604	50%

Hospitals near Sullivan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc	Shelbyville, IL	14 mi	not rated	(217) 774-3961
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center	Mattoon, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	(217) 258-2513
St Marys Hospital	Decatur, IL	25 mi	1 of 5	(217) 464-2966
Decatur Memorial Hospital	Decatur, IL	25 mi	3 of 5	(217) 876-8121

Home health agencies serving Sullivan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Community Homecare, Inc	Sullivan, IL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(217) 728-2320
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	54 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Sullivan: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sullivan?

Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc in Shelbyville, about 14 mi in a straight line from the center of Sullivan (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (217) 774-3961. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Sullivan?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Sullivan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Community Homecare, Inc (3.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5), Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Sullivan?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,987 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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