Post-Surgery Care in Winston, OR: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Winston, OR: the local picture

8.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roseburg)

1

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Douglas County)

1,382

residents 65 or older (24% of Winston)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, about 8.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Va Roseburg Healthcare System (8.7 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 1 certified home health agency whose service area includes Winston. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Winston compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Winston	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.2%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,614	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Winston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green, OR	2.9 mi	1,660	37%
Roseburg, OR	8.0 mi	5,163	50%
Myrtle Creek, OR	9.9 mi	740	50%
Tri-City, OR	11 mi	1,123	55%
Roseburg North, OR	11 mi	1,237	54%
Sutherlin, OR	19 mi	2,182	40%

Hospitals near Winston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	4 of 5	(541) 673-0611
Va Roseburg Healthcare System	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	not rated	(541) 440-1000
Coquille Valley Hospital	Coquille, OR	39 mi	not rated	(541) 396-3101
Bay Area Hospital	Coos Bay, OR	40 mi	2 of 5	(541) 269-8111

Home health agencies serving Winston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 440-3052

Straight-line miles from the center of Winston. 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 Winston

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Winston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Winston?

Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, about 8.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Winston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 673-0611. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Winston?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Winston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Winston?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Winston, OR