Post-Surgery Care in Mascot, TN: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Knoxville)

9

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Knox County)

666

residents 65 or older (20% of Mascot)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by East Tennessee Childrens Hospital (12 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mascot. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mascot compared with Knox County and Tennessee

Census figure	Mascot	Knox County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	36%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,119	$56,033	—

Older residents in towns around Mascot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blaine, TN	6.5 mi	483	43%
Strawberry Plains, TN	6.6 mi	466	35%
Halls, TN	9.6 mi	2,785	28%
Knoxville, TN	12 mi	28,120	36%
Maynardville, TN	13 mi	287	53%
Seymour, TN	13 mi	2,935	47%

Hospitals near Mascot

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	Knoxville, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(865) 541-1101
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital	Knoxville, TN	12 mi	not rated	(865) 541-8000
Physicians Regional Medical Center	Powell, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	(865) 545-8000
University Health System, Inc	Knoxville, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	(865) 305-9000

Home health agencies serving Mascot

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510
Adoration Home Health	Knoxville, TN	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 531-9713
Enhabit Home Health	Knoxville, TN	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010

Straight-line miles from the center of Mascot. 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 Mascot

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 41% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Mascot 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 Mascot: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mascot?

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Mascot (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 541-1101. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mascot?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Mascot ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Knoxville (4.5 of 5), Covenant Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mascot?

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 41% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Mascot 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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Mascot, TN