Post-Surgery Home Care in West Monroe, MI

Local figures

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

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroe)

52

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Monroe County)

473

residents 65 or older (17% of West Monroe)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, about 1.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Mercy St Vincent Medical Center (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 52 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Monroe. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Monroe compared with Monroe County and Michigan

Census figure	West Monroe	Monroe County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.7%	7.0%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,266	$56,044	—

Older residents in towns around West Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Monroe, MI	1.6 mi	1,480	33%
Monroe, MI	2.4 mi	3,203	30%
Detroit Beach, MI	5.4 mi	452	19%
Carleton, MI	10 mi	432	30%
Temperance, MI	12 mi	2,010	28%
Dundee, MI	13 mi	713	29%

Hospitals near West Monroe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital	Monroe, MI	1.3 mi	1 of 5	(734) 240-8400
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center	Toledo, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	(419) 251-3232
Bay Park Community Hospital	Oregon, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	(419) 690-7706
Corewell Health Trenton Hospital	Trenton, MI	19 mi	3 of 5	(734) 671-3800

Home health agencies serving West Monroe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700
Assured Care Home Health Services, Inc	Southfield, MI	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 262-2200
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720

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

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 54% of the $2,689 monthly median income of West Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Monroe?

Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of West Monroe (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (734) 240-8400. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Monroe?

Medicare lists 52 certified agencies whose service area includes West Monroe ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Carebridge Home Health (5 of 5), Central Home Health Care (5 of 5), Shared Services Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 54% of the $2,689 monthly median income of West Monroe 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in West Monroe, MI