Post-Surgery Home Care in Maynardville, TN

Local figures

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

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Powell)

13

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Union County)

287

residents 65 or older (11% of Maynardville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Physicians Regional Medical Center in Powell, about 19 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lafollette Medical Center (20 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 Maynardville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Maynardville compared with Union County and Tennessee

Census figure	Maynardville	Union County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	36%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	2.9%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,321	$42,315	—

Older residents in towns around Maynardville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blaine, TN	9.4 mi	483	43%
Mascot, TN	13 mi	666	48%
Halls, TN	13 mi	2,785	28%
Strawberry Plains, TN	15 mi	466	35%
New Tazewell, TN	17 mi	438	48%
Powell, TN	19 mi	2,329	34%

Hospitals near Maynardville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center	Powell, TN	19 mi	3 of 5	(865) 545-8000
Lafollette Medical Center	La Follette, TN	20 mi	3 of 5	(423) 907-1200
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	Jefferson City, TN	20 mi	2 of 5	(865) 471-2500
Claiborne Medical Center	Tazewell, TN	21 mi	not rated	(423) 626-4211

Home health agencies serving Maynardville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Amedisys Home Health Of Tennessee	Tazewell, TN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 626-2405
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	24 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	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510

Straight-line miles from the center of Maynardville. 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 Maynardville

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 43% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Maynardville 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 Maynardville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Maynardville?

Physicians Regional Medical Center in Powell, about 19 mi in a straight line from the center of Maynardville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 545-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Maynardville?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Maynardville?

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 43% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Maynardville 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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