Kingston Springs, Tennessee

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kingston Springs, 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 Kingston Springs for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Kingston Springs, TN: the local picture

14 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nashville)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kingston Springs ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cheatham County)
616
residents 65 or older (22% of Kingston Springs)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, about 14 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tristar Ashland City Medical Center (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 16 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Kingston Springs. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Kingston Springs compared with Cheatham County and Tennessee

Census figureKingston SpringsCheatham CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability36%35%36%
Residents 65 or older22%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%22%29%
Households with no vehicle0.0%2.0%5.2%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.1%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.6%7.2%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$65,417$63,398—

Older residents in towns around Kingston Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
White Bluff, TN5.9 mi69032%
Fairview, TN6.9 mi1,19740%
Ashland City, TN13 mi88434%
Belle Meade, TN14 mi54023%
Dickson, TN15 mi2,34935%
Forest Hills, TN15 mi1,22625%

Hospitals near Kingston Springs

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalNashville, TN14 mi3 of 5(615) 222-2111
Tristar Ashland City Medical CenterAshland City, TN14 minot rated(615) 792-3030
Tristar Horizon Medical CenterDickson, TN16 mi3 of 5(615) 446-0446
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare SystemNashville, TN18 mi4 of 5(615) 327-5332

Home health agencies serving Kingston Springs

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthNashville, TN25 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 360-9000
Amedisys Home HealthNashville, TN26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 313-7400
Adoration Home Health, LLCMadison, TN26 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 733-3600
Nhc Homecare Of ColumbiaColumbia, TN33 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(931) 381-1234
Aveanna Home HealthMurfreesboro, TN43 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 366-6060
Adoration Home Health Nashville SouthCookeville, TN88 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 835-4445

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston Springs. 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 Kingston Springs

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 25% of the $5,451 monthly median income of Kingston Springs 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 Kingston Springs: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kingston Springs?

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, about 14 mi in a straight line from the center of Kingston Springs (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 222-2111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kingston Springs?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Kingston Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Kingston Springs?

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 25% of the $5,451 monthly median income of Kingston Springs 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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