Post-Surgery Home Care in Manchester, TN

Local figures

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

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Manchester)

10

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

35%

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

2,164

residents 65 or older (17% of Manchester)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Unity Medical Center in Manchester, about 2.2 mi away in a straight line, followed by Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (12 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 Manchester. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Manchester compared with Coffee County and Tennessee

Census figure	Manchester	Coffee County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	36%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.2%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,746	$43,065	—

Older residents in towns around Manchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tullahoma, TN	10 mi	4,040	36%
Estill Springs, TN	15 mi	479	43%
Decherd, TN	17 mi	324	39%
Winchester, TN	19 mi	2,358	41%
Lynchburg, TN	20 mi	1,477	37%
Sewanee, TN	20 mi	375	22%

Hospitals near Manchester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Unity Medical Center	Manchester, TN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(931) 728-6354
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(931) 393-3000
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest	Winchester, TN	19 mi	3 of 5	(931) 967-8200
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	22 mi	4 of 5	(931) 685-5433

Home health agencies serving Manchester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Care	Winchester, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(931) 962-4663
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Adoration Home Health Mcminnville	Mcminnville, TN	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(931) 473-9556
All Heart Home Care	Nashville, TN	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 361-4859

Straight-line miles from the center of Manchester. 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 Manchester

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 38% of the $3,479 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Manchester?

Unity Medical Center in Manchester, about 2.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Manchester (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (931) 728-6354. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Manchester?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Manchester?

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 38% of the $3,479 monthly median income of Manchester 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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