Post-Surgery Home Care in Vermillion, SD

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Vermillion, SD: the local picture

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Vermillion)

2

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

29%

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

1,136

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Vermillion)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Avera Sacred Heart Hospital (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Vermillion. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Vermillion compared with Clay County and South Dakota

Census figure	Vermillion	Clay County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	12%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.7%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$68,068	—

Older residents in towns around Vermillion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elk Point, SD	14 mi	450	44%
Yankton, SD	25 mi	3,426	34%
Hawarden, IA	27 mi	452	38%
North Sioux City, SD	28 mi	640	13%
Dakota Dunes, SD	30 mi	756	22%
Sioux City, IA	34 mi	12,804	33%

Hospitals near Vermillion

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center	Vermillion, SD	0.9 mi	not rated	(605) 624-2611
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	Yankton, SD	25 mi	3 of 5	(605) 668-8000
Hawarden Regional Healthcare	Hawarden, IA	28 mi	not rated	(712) 551-3100
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - Cah	Viborg, SD	29 mi	not rated	(605) 326-5161

Home health agencies serving Vermillion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 668-8327
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Vermillion. 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 Vermillion

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Vermillion: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Vermillion?

Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Vermillion (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (605) 624-2611. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Vermillion?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Vermillion ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Avera @ Home (4.5 of 5), Sanford Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Vermillion?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Vermillion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Vermillion, SD