Post-Surgery Home Care in Lawrenceburg, TN

Local figures

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

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lawrenceburg)

13

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

47%

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

2,410

residents 65 or older (20% of Lawrenceburg)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence in Lawrenceburg, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (17 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 Lawrenceburg. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lawrenceburg compared with Lawrence County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lawrenceburg	Lawrence County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	36%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	17%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,917	$39,655	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrenceburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pulaski, TN	17 mi	1,711	38%
Mount Pleasant, TN	22 mi	871	39%
Hohenwald, TN	24 mi	822	38%
Columbia, TN	31 mi	7,063	34%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	33 mi	787	36%
Lewisburg, TN	34 mi	2,317	44%

Hospitals near Lawrenceburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	Lawrenceburg, TN	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(931) 762-6571
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski	Pulaski, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	(931) 363-7531
Wayne Medical Center	Waynesboro, TN	24 mi	not rated	(931) 722-5411
Maury Regional Hospital	Columbia, TN	30 mi	3 of 5	(931) 381-1111

Home health agencies serving Lawrenceburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Deaconess Homecare	Savannah, TN	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(731) 925-6626
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrenceburg. 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 Lawrenceburg

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lawrenceburg?

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence in Lawrenceburg, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Lawrenceburg (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (931) 762-6571. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lawrenceburg?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Lawrenceburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Of Columbia (4.5 of 5), Quality First Home Care (4.5 of 5), Deaconess Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lawrenceburg?

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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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