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Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Franklin, TN

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 Franklin for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

4.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklin)
25
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Franklin ZIP codes in their service area
27%
of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Williamson County)
12,769
residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, about 4.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital (4.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 25 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 Williamson County and Tennessee

Census figureFranklinWilliamson CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability27%25%36%
Residents 65 or older15%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone26%21%29%
Households with no vehicle3.1%2.1%5.2%
Residents 85 or older1.9%1.3%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.6%5.8%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,194$91,408—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Brentwood, TN7.2 mi7,42520%
Thompson's Station, TN7.7 mi1,02624%
Nolensville, TN11 mi1,19234%
Forest Hills, TN11 mi1,22625%
Oak Hill, TN11 mi1,14018%
Spring Hill, TN12 mi6,01026%

Hospitals near Franklin

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Williamson Medical CenterFranklin, TN4.9 mi5 of 5(615) 435-5000
Rolling Hills Psychiatric HospitalFranklin, TN4.9 minot rated(615) 226-4930
Tristar Southern Hills Medical CenterNashville, TN13 mi4 of 5(615) 781-4000
Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalNashville, TN14 mi3 of 5(615) 222-2111

Home health agencies serving Franklin

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthNashville, TN17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 360-9000
Centerwell Home HealthLebanon, TN37 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 449-0045
Beacon Home Health BrentwoodBrentwood, TN7.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 298-3931
Amedisys Home HealthNashville, TN20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 313-7400
Nhc Homecare MurfreesboroMurfreesboro, TN25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 896-2300
Adoration Home Health, LLCMadison, TN25 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 733-3600

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 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 20% of the $6,683 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. 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Franklin: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Franklin?

Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Franklin (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 435-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Beacon Home Health Brentwood (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Franklin?

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 20% of the $6,683 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. 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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