Post-Surgery Home Care in Coalfield, TN

Local figures

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

7.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harriman)

2

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Morgan County)

483

residents 65 or older (18% of Coalfield)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Roane Medical Center in Harriman, about 7.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge (10 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Coalfield. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Coalfield compared with Morgan County and Tennessee

Census figure	Coalfield	Morgan County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	50%	36%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	5.1%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,093	$42,050	—

Older residents in towns around Coalfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oliver Springs, TN	6.5 mi	793	64%
Harriman, TN	9.3 mi	1,060	51%
Oak Ridge, TN	9.3 mi	6,408	37%
Kingston, TN	11 mi	1,492	41%
Rockwood, TN	17 mi	1,147	42%
Lenoir City, TN	17 mi	2,332	36%

Hospitals near Coalfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Roane Medical Center	Harriman, TN	7.3 mi	4 of 5	(865) 316-1000
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge	Oak Ridge, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	(865) 835-1000
Fort Loudoun Medical Center	Lenoir City, TN	21 mi	4 of 5	(865) 271-6000
Parkwest Medical Center	Knoxville, TN	21 mi	3 of 5	(865) 970-1001

Home health agencies serving Coalfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Coalfield. 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 Coalfield

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 $3,758 monthly median income of Coalfield 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 Coalfield: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Coalfield?

Roane Medical Center in Harriman, about 7.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Coalfield (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 316-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Coalfield?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Coalfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Covenant Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Coalfield?

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 $3,758 monthly median income of Coalfield 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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