Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Fort Campbell North, KY
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Fort Campbell North for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Fort Campbell North, KY: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Blanchfield Ach (Ft Campbell) in Fort Campbell, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.
Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Fort Campbell North. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Fort Campbell North compared with Christian County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Fort Campbell North | Christian County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 13% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Campbell North
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, KY | 3.1 mi | 363 | 40% |
| Clarksville, TN | 9.9 mi | 16,885 | 38% |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 12 mi | 5,077 | 45% |
| Cadiz, KY | 23 mi | 472 | 50% |
| Pleasant View, TN | 31 mi | 865 | 37% |
| Coopertown, TN | 33 mi | 619 | 30% |
Hospitals near Fort Campbell North
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchfield Ach (Ft Campbell) | Fort Campbell, KY | 1.1 mi | not rated | (270) 798-8400 |
| Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital | Clarksville, TN | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | (931) 502-1000 |
| Jennie Stuart Medical Center | Hopkinsville, KY | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | (270) 887-0100 |
| Trigg County Hospital | Cadiz, KY | 22 mi | not rated | (270) 522-3215 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Campbell North
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Hopkinsville, KY | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (270) 885-7887 |
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 46 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
| Suncrest Home Health | Clarksville, TN | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (931) 647-3553 |
| Lifeline Home Health Of Western Kentucky | Hopkinsville, KY | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 885-6353 |
| Caretenders | Cadiz, KY | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 522-0488 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Campbell North. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Fort Campbell North
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Fort Campbell North: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Fort Campbell North?
Blanchfield Ach (Ft Campbell) in Fort Campbell, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Fort Campbell North (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (270) 798-8400. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Fort Campbell North?
Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Campbell North ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home (3.5 of 5), Suncrest Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Fort Campbell North?
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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