Maryville, Tennessee

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

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Local figures

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

6.4 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Maryville)
13
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maryville ZIP codes in their service area
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Blount County)
5,863
residents 65 or older (18% of Maryville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, about 6.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by University Health System, Inc (10 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 Maryville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Maryville compared with Blount County and Tennessee

Census figureMaryvilleBlount CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability37%32%36%
Residents 65 or older18%21%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%24%29%
Households with no vehicle6.3%2.7%5.2%
Residents 85 or older2.7%2.2%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.0%7.8%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$62,078$59,750—

Older residents in towns around Maryville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Eagleton Village, TN3.7 mi1,21932%
Alcoa, TN4.7 mi2,27625%
Louisville, TN6.6 mi1,05932%
Farragut, TN14 mi5,51427%
Seymour, TN15 mi2,93547%
Knoxville, TN15 mi28,12036%

Hospitals near Maryville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TN6.4 mi2 of 5(865) 983-7211
University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN10 mi4 of 5(865) 305-9000
Fort Loudoun Medical CenterLenoir City, TN14 mi4 of 5(865) 271-6000
Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN14 mi3 of 5(865) 970-1001

Home health agencies serving Maryville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthKnoxville, TN21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(865) 450-1160
Nhc Homecare KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(865) 539-0242
Amedisys Home Health ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN83 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 472-3069
Adoration Home HealthKnoxville, TN11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(865) 531-9713
Covenant HomecareKnoxville, TN14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health CareKnoxville, TN14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(865) 584-2510

Straight-line miles from the center of Maryville. 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 Maryville

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 26% of the $5,173 monthly median income of Maryville 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 Maryville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Maryville?

Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, about 6.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Maryville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 983-7211. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Maryville?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Maryville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Knoxville (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Maryville?

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 26% of the $5,173 monthly median income of Maryville 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.

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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