Post-Surgery Care in Dickson, TN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dickson)

14

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Dickson County)

2,349

residents 65 or older (14% of Dickson)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, about 1.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tristar Ashland City Medical Center (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 14 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Dickson. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Dickson compared with Dickson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dickson	Dickson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	37%	36%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	2.9%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,701	$50,523	—

Older residents in towns around Dickson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Bluff, TN	9.1 mi	690	32%
Kingston Springs, TN	15 mi	616	36%
Fairview, TN	15 mi	1,197	40%
Centerville, TN	17 mi	755	45%
Ashland City, TN	23 mi	884	34%
Waverly, TN	23 mi	1,131	37%

Hospitals near Dickson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tristar Horizon Medical Center	Dickson, TN	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(615) 446-0446
Tristar Ashland City Medical Center	Ashland City, TN	23 mi	not rated	(615) 792-3030
Houston County Community Hospital	Erin, TN	24 mi	not rated	(931) 289-4211
Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers	Waverly, TN	24 mi	not rated	(931) 296-4203

Home health agencies serving Dickson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 360-9000
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Accentcare Home Health Of Nashville	Franklin, TN	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 441-1747

Straight-line miles from the center of Dickson. 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 Dickson

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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 Dickson: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dickson?

Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, about 1.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Dickson (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 446-0446. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Dickson?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Dickson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Of Columbia (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Dickson?

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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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