Post-Surgery Home Care in Lexington, TN

Local figures

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

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lexington)

10

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Henderson County)

1,390

residents 65 or older (17% of Lexington)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, about 1.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (25 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 10 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lexington. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lexington compared with Henderson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lexington	Henderson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	36%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	4.5%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,986	$36,166	—

Older residents in towns around Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parsons, TN	14 mi	639	31%
Henderson, TN	21 mi	925	24%
Huntingdon, TN	25 mi	777	35%
Jackson, TN	26 mi	11,094	36%
Medina, TN	26 mi	474	53%
Milan, TN	28 mi	1,454	31%

Hospitals near Lexington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henderson County Community Hospital	Lexington, TN	1.2 mi	not rated	(731) 968-1801
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital	Jackson, TN	25 mi	3 of 5	(731) 541-5000
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County	Huntingdon, TN	25 mi	4 of 5	(731) 986-4461
West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital	Milan, TN	30 mi	not rated	(731) 686-1591

Home health agencies serving Lexington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Deaconess Homecare	Savannah, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(731) 925-6626
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Volunteer Homecare Of West TN	Parsons, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 847-8250

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington. 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 Lexington

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 49% of the $2,749 monthly median income of Lexington 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 Lexington: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lexington?

Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, about 1.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Lexington (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (731) 968-1801. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lexington?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Lexington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Milan (4.5 of 5), Deaconess Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lexington?

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 49% of the $2,749 monthly median income of Lexington 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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