Post-Surgery Home Care in Winfield, KS

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Winfield, KS: the local picture

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winfield)

12

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cowley County)

2,411

residents 65 or older (21% of Winfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is William Newton Hospital in Winfield, about 0.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sck Health (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Winfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Winfield compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Winfield	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.0%	5.1%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,038	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Winfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arkansas City, KS	12 mi	1,935	41%
Mulvane, KS	21 mi	1,452	40%
Wellington, KS	24 mi	1,371	46%
Rose Hill, KS	24 mi	553	30%
Derby, KS	27 mi	4,342	34%
Haysville, KS	30 mi	1,640	41%

Hospitals near Winfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
William Newton Hospital	Winfield, KS	0.1 mi	4 of 5	(620) 221-2300
Sck Health	Arkansas City, KS	13 mi	not rated	(620) 442-2500
Rock Regional Hospital, LLC	Derby, KS	26 mi	4 of 5	(316) 425-2400
Kansas Medical Center LLC	Andover, KS	32 mi	2 of 5	(316) 300-4000

Home health agencies serving Winfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Faith Home Health	Wichita, KS	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 370-2116
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Providence Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Wichita, KS	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 558-5956
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	35 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Winfield. 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 Winfield

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Winfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Winfield?

William Newton Hospital in Winfield, about 0.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Winfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (620) 221-2300. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Winfield?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Winfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Faith Home Health (4.5 of 5), Traditions Health (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Winfield?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Winfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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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