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

Local figures

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

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Memphis)

29

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

89,268

residents 65 or older (14% of Memphis)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis in Memphis, about 2.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Memphis Va Medical Center (4.6 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 29 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Memphis. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Memphis compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Memphis	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	36%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.2%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,532	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Memphis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Germantown, TN	11 mi	9,854	23%
Southaven, MS	11 mi	7,431	32%
Horn Lake, MS	12 mi	2,935	37%
Bartlett, TN	12 mi	10,412	33%
Olive Branch, MS	13 mi	6,291	34%
West Memphis, AR	13 mi	3,648	50%

Hospitals near Memphis

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis	Memphis, TN	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(901) 516-8274
Memphis Va Medical Center	Memphis, TN	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(901) 523-8990
Delta Specialty Hospital	Memphis, TN	4.6 mi	not rated	(901) 369-8100
Regional One Health	Memphis, TN	5.1 mi	1 of 5	(901) 545-7928

Home health agencies serving Memphis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Beacon Home Health	Memphis, TN	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 685-7231
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home Health	Memphis, TN	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 761-7112
Still Waters Home Health Agency	Cordova, TN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 794-7988
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101

Straight-line miles from the center of Memphis. 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 Memphis

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 35% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Memphis 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 Memphis: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Memphis?

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis in Memphis, about 2.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Memphis (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (901) 516-8274. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Memphis?

Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes Memphis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC (4.5 of 5), Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5), Homechoice Health Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Memphis?

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 35% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Memphis 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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