Post-Surgery Home Care in Dyersburg, TN

Local figures

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

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dyersburg)

8

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Dyer County)

3,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Dyersburg)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, about 0.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lauderdale Community Hospital (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Dyersburg. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Dyersburg compared with Dyer County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dyersburg	Dyer County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	43%	36%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.7%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,235	$47,068	—

Older residents in towns around Dyersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newbern, TN	7.7 mi	463	68%
Caruthersville, MO	19 mi	894	54%
Ripley, TN	23 mi	1,060	48%
Tiptonville, TN	23 mi	390	56%
Trenton, TN	25 mi	732	35%
Blytheville, AR	30 mi	2,302	43%

Hospitals near Dyersburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center	Dyersburg, TN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(731) 285-2410
Lauderdale Community Hospital	Ripley, TN	22 mi	not rated	(731) 221-2200
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital	Hayti, MO	24 mi	not rated	(573) 359-1372
Haywood County Community Hospital	Brownsville, TN	31 mi	not rated	(731) 968-3646

Home health agencies serving Dyersburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658

Straight-line miles from the center of Dyersburg. 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 Dyersburg

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dyersburg?

Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, about 0.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Dyersburg (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (731) 285-2410. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Dyersburg?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Dyersburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health Brownsville (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Milan (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health Martin (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Dyersburg?

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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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