Post-Surgery Home Care in Huntingdon, TN

Local figures

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

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntingdon)

11

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Carroll County)

777

residents 65 or older (17% of Huntingdon)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County in Huntingdon, about 0.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Huntingdon. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Huntingdon compared with Carroll County and Tennessee

Census figure	Huntingdon	Carroll County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	44%	36%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.5%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,229	$37,040	—

Older residents in towns around Huntingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McKenzie, TN	10 mi	1,085	48%
Camden, TN	18 mi	775	45%
Milan, TN	20 mi	1,454	31%
Paris, TN	21 mi	2,271	40%
Dresden, TN	25 mi	852	58%
Medina, TN	25 mi	474	53%

Hospitals near Huntingdon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County	Huntingdon, TN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	(731) 986-4461
West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital	Camden, TN	17 mi	not rated	(731) 593-6300
West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital	Milan, TN	20 mi	not rated	(731) 686-1591
West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital	Paris, TN	21 mi	3 of 5	(731) 642-1220

Home health agencies serving Huntingdon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	29 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	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Baptist Memorial Home Care	Huntingdon, TN	0.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 986-3220

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon

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 42% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Huntingdon?

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County in Huntingdon, about 0.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Huntingdon (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (731) 986-4461. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Huntingdon?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Huntingdon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Milan (4.5 of 5), Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health Martin (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Huntingdon?

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 42% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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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