Post-Surgery Care in Halls, TN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Powell)

8

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Knox County)

2,785

residents 65 or older (27% of Halls)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Physicians Regional Medical Center in Powell, about 6.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (8.7 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 Halls. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Halls compared with Knox County and Tennessee

Census figure	Halls	Knox County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	36%
Residents 65 or older	27%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,504	$56,033	—

Older residents in towns around Halls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Powell, TN	6.2 mi	2,329	34%
Knoxville, TN	7.7 mi	28,120	36%
Mascot, TN	9.6 mi	666	48%
Clinton, TN	11 mi	2,368	45%
Karns, TN	12 mi	798	35%
Maynardville, TN	13 mi	287	53%

Hospitals near Halls

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center	Powell, TN	6.5 mi	3 of 5	(865) 545-8000
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	Knoxville, TN	8.7 mi	3 of 5	(865) 541-1101
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital	Knoxville, TN	8.7 mi	not rated	(865) 541-8000
University Health System, Inc	Knoxville, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	(865) 305-9000

Home health agencies serving Halls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	155 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	275 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	300 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	340 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	236 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	279 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Halls. 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 Halls

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 27% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Halls 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 Halls: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Halls?

Physicians Regional Medical Center in Powell, about 6.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Halls (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 545-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Halls?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Halls?

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 27% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Halls 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Halls, TN