Post-Surgery Home Care in Franklin, KY

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Franklin, KY: the local picture

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklin)

5

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Simpson County)

1,687

residents 65 or older (16% of Franklin)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Medical Center At Franklin in Franklin, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital (16 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 Franklin. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Franklin compared with Simpson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Franklin	Simpson County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.3%	6.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,750	$48,281	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portland, TN	8.5 mi	1,640	37%
White House, TN	19 mi	1,876	41%
Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	8,630	39%
Scottsville, KY	19 mi	930	34%
Westmoreland, TN	20 mi	463	37%
Russellville, KY	21 mi	1,635	50%

Hospitals near Franklin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	1.1 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	2 of 5	(270) 793-1000
The Medical Center At Russellville	Russellville, KY	20 mi	2 of 5	(270) 726-4011
The Medical Center At Scottsville	Scottsville, KY	20 mi	not rated	(270) 622-2800

Home health agencies serving Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Lifeline Home Health	Tompkinsville, KY	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 487-5905
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Warren	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 781-0702
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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, which is 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Franklin: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Franklin?

The Medical Center At Franklin in Franklin, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Franklin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (270) 598-4800. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Lifeline Home Health (3.5 of 5), The Medical Center Home Care Program (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Franklin?

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, which is 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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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