Post-Surgery Home Care in Christiana, TN

Local figures

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

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Murfreesboro)

19

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Rutherford County)

554

residents 65 or older (12% of Christiana)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, about 11 mi away in a straight line, followed by Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (16 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 Christiana. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Christiana compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Christiana	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	36%	36%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	2.7%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,491	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around Christiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Murfreesboro, TN	9.3 mi	17,180	36%
Shelbyville, TN	15 mi	2,629	44%
Smyrna, TN	18 mi	6,202	37%
Woodbury, TN	20 mi	311	48%
Nolensville, TN	22 mi	1,192	34%
La Vergne, TN	22 mi	3,163	41%

Hospitals near Christiana

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	(615) 396-4100
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	(931) 685-5433
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center	Smyrna, TN	18 mi	4 of 5	(615) 768-2000
Stones River Hospital	Woodbury, TN	21 mi	not rated	(615) 563-4001

Home health agencies serving Christiana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Amedisys Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 893-0214
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Christiana. 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 Christiana

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 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana 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 Christiana: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Christiana?

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Christiana (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 396-4100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Christiana?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Christiana ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Christiana?

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 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana 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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