Post-Surgery Home Care in Greeneville, TN

Local figures

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

5.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greeneville)

13

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Greene County)

3,153

residents 65 or older (20% of Greeneville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Greeneville Community Hospital in Greeneville, about 5.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Hawkins County Memorial Hospital (20 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 13 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Greeneville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Greeneville compared with Greene County and Tennessee

Census figure	Greeneville	Greene County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	41%	36%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,490	$41,110	—

Older residents in towns around Greeneville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tusculum, TN	4.2 mi	744	31%
Mosheim, TN	8.4 mi	455	60%
Rogersville, TN	20 mi	909	43%
Jonesborough, TN	21 mi	1,309	39%
Erwin, TN	23 mi	1,357	62%
Church Hill, TN	25 mi	1,706	36%

Hospitals near Greeneville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Greeneville Community Hospital	Greeneville, TN	5.4 mi	2 of 5	(423) 639-3151
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital	Rogersville, TN	20 mi	not rated	(423) 921-7000
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center	Newport, TN	26 mi	4 of 5	(423) 625-2200
Johnson City Medical Center	Johnson City, TN	26 mi	1 of 5	(423) 431-6111

Home health agencies serving Greeneville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Greeneville, TN	5.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 636-0700
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson City	Johnson City, TN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000
Ballad Health Homecare	Greeneville, TN	5.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(423) 787-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Greeneville. 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 Greeneville

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 49% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Greeneville 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 Greeneville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Greeneville?

Greeneville Community Hospital in Greeneville, about 5.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Greeneville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (423) 639-3151. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Greeneville?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Greeneville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (5 of 5), Ballad Health Homecare (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Johnson City (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Greeneville?

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 49% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Greeneville 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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