Villa Park, Illinois

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Villa Park, IL

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 Villa Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Villa Park, IL: the local picture

2.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elmhurst)
120
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Villa Park ZIP codes in their service area
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in DuPage County)
3,291
residents 65 or older (15% of Villa Park)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, about 2.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks (5.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 120 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Villa Park. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Villa Park compared with DuPage County and Illinois

Census figureVilla ParkDuPage CountyIllinois
Residents 65+ with a disability37%26%32%
Residents 65 or older15%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%25%30%
Households with no vehicle3.2%4.6%11%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.0%2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.7%7.4%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$72,004$77,810—

Older residents in towns around Villa Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Elmhurst, IL1.9 mi8,66224%
Lombard, IL2.1 mi7,46528%
Oakbrook Terrace, IL2.3 mi53319%
Berkeley, IL3.4 mi88235%
Addison, IL3.5 mi5,98027%
Oak Brook, IL3.6 mi2,74630%

Hospitals near Villa Park

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Elmhurst Memorial HospitalElmhurst, IL2.0 mi3 of 5(331) 221-1000
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth GlenoaksGlendale Heights, IL5.7 mi3 of 5(630) 545-8000
Advocate Good Samaritan HospitalDowners Grove, IL6.0 mi4 of 5(630) 275-5900
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial HospitalMelrose Park, IL6.3 mi3 of 5(708) 681-3200

Home health agencies serving Villa Park

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alphonsa Home Health Care, IncElmhurst, IL2.0 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(630) 758-4077
Mid America Home Health Care, IncLombard, IL2.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(630) 519-4099
Ascendant Home Health IncOak Brook, IL3.4 mi5 of 5—(847) 510-4106
Centerwell Home HealthOak Brook, IL3.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(708) 442-6420
Home Care ExpertsBurr Ridge, IL10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(224) 500-2625
Holistic Health Partners, IncDes Plaines, IL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(708) 272-9398

Straight-line miles from the center of Villa Park. 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 Villa Park

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 26% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Villa Park 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Villa Park: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Villa Park?

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, about 2.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Villa Park (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (331) 221-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Villa Park?

Medicare lists 120 certified agencies whose service area includes Villa Park ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alphonsa Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Mid America Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Ascendant Home Health Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Villa Park?

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 26% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Villa Park 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.

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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