Post-Surgery Home Care in Belle Meade, TN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Belle Meade, TN: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nashville)

19

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

23%

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

540

residents 65 or older (20% of Belle Meade)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System (3.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 19 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Belle Meade. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Belle Meade compared with Davidson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Belle Meade	Davidson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	36%
Residents 65 or older	20%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	36%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	6.5%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$210,313	$60,299	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Meade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Hills, TN	2.3 mi	1,226	25%
Oak Hill, TN	4.1 mi	1,140	18%
Nashville, TN	6.4 mi	87,835	33%
Brentwood, TN	8.7 mi	7,425	20%
Franklin, TN	13 mi	12,769	27%
Kingston Springs, TN	14 mi	616	36%

Hospitals near Belle Meade

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital	Nashville, TN	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(615) 222-2111
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System	Nashville, TN	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(615) 327-5332
Tristar Centennial Medical Center	Nashville, TN	5.0 mi	4 of 5	(615) 342-1000
Metro Nashville General Hospital	Nashville, TN	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(615) 341-4000

Home health agencies serving Belle Meade

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Nashville, TN	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 360-9000
Beacon Home Health Brentwood	Brentwood, TN	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 298-3931
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Meade. 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 Belle Meade

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 8% of the $17,526 monthly median income of Belle Meade 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 Belle Meade: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Belle Meade?

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Belle Meade (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 222-2111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Belle Meade?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Belle Meade ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Beacon Home Health Brentwood (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Belle Meade?

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 8% of the $17,526 monthly median income of Belle Meade 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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