Post-Surgery Home Care in West Ishpeming, MI

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Ishpeming, MI: the local picture

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ishpeming)

6

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Marquette County)

624

residents 65 or older (22% of West Ishpeming)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, about 3.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital (14 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 West Ishpeming. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Ishpeming compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	West Ishpeming	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,063	$55,672	—

Older residents in towns around West Ishpeming

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ishpeming, MI	2.4 mi	1,062	45%
Negaunee, MI	6.0 mi	888	37%
Marquette, MI	16 mi	3,578	23%
Harvey, MI	17 mi	653	36%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	20 mi	315	62%
Iron Mountain, MI	49 mi	1,429	34%

Hospitals near West Ishpeming

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bell Hospital	Ishpeming, MI	3.5 mi	not rated	(906) 486-4431
Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital	Marquette, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	(906) 228-9440
Baraga County Memorial Hospital	L' Anse, MI	39 mi	not rated	(906) 524-3300

Home health agencies serving West Ishpeming

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Parallel Home Care Services, Inc	Marquette, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	278 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	320 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Almost Family	Marinette, WI	97 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 735-6490

Straight-line miles from the center of West Ishpeming. 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 West Ishpeming

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,755 monthly median income of West Ishpeming households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 West Ishpeming: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Ishpeming?

Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, about 3.5 mi in a straight line from the center of West Ishpeming (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (906) 486-4431. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Ishpeming?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes West Ishpeming ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Parallel Home Care Services, Inc (3 of 5), Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice (3 of 5), Up Health System Home Care And Hospice (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in West Ishpeming?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,755 monthly median income of West Ishpeming households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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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