Post-Surgery Home Care in Bartlett, TN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Bartlett, TN: the local picture

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bartlett)

22

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

10,412

residents 65 or older (18% of Bartlett)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, about 2.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Memorial Hospital (8.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 22 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Bartlett. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Bartlett compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bartlett	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	36%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	8.2%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,239	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Bartlett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeland, TN	5.7 mi	2,370	22%
Millington, TN	8.2 mi	1,927	44%
Arlington, TN	9.1 mi	1,414	29%
Germantown, TN	11 mi	9,854	23%
Memphis, TN	12 mi	89,268	35%
Atoka, TN	13 mi	1,272	41%

Hospitals near Bartlett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center	Bartlett, TN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	(901) 820-7050
Baptist Memorial Hospital	Memphis, TN	8.2 mi	3 of 5	(901) 226-5000
St Francis Hospital	Memphis, TN	11 mi	1 of 5	(901) 765-1000
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis	Memphis, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	(901) 516-8274

Home health agencies serving Bartlett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101
Still Waters Home Health Agency	Cordova, TN	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 794-7988
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home Health	Memphis, TN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 761-7112
Accentcare Home Health Of Greenwood	Greenwood, MS	120 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(662) 453-8420

Straight-line miles from the center of Bartlett. 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 Bartlett

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,687 monthly median income of Bartlett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Bartlett: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Bartlett?

Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, about 2.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Bartlett (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (901) 820-7050. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Bartlett?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Bartlett ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Somerville (4.5 of 5), Still Waters Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Bartlett?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,687 monthly median income of Bartlett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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