Post-Surgery Home Care in Lakeland, TN

Local figures

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

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bartlett)

18

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

2,370

residents 65 or older (17% of Lakeland)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, about 6.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Memorial Hospital (13 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lakeland. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lakeland compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lakeland	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	36%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	8.2%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,803	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arlington, TN	3.7 mi	1,414	29%
Bartlett, TN	5.7 mi	10,412	33%
Oakland, TN	11 mi	1,720	30%
Millington, TN	11 mi	1,927	44%
Atoka, TN	12 mi	1,272	41%
Germantown, TN	13 mi	9,854	23%

Hospitals near Lakeland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center	Bartlett, TN	6.0 mi	1 of 5	(901) 820-7050
Baptist Memorial Hospital	Memphis, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	(901) 226-5000
St Francis Hospital	Memphis, TN	14 mi	1 of 5	(901) 765-1000
Crestwyn Behavioral Health	Memphis, TN	17 mi	not rated	(901) 457-5667

Home health agencies serving Lakeland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101
Still Waters Home Health Agency	Cordova, TN	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 794-7988
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home Health	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 388-3335
Adoration Home Health Care West Tennessee	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 266-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

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 $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 Lakeland: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lakeland?

Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center in Bartlett, about 6.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Lakeland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (901) 820-7050. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lakeland?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakeland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Somerville (4.5 of 5), Still Waters Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lakeland?

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 $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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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