Post-Surgery Home Care in Mount Carmel, TN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mount Carmel, TN: the local picture

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kingsport)

8

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Hawkins County)

1,272

residents 65 or older (23% of Mount Carmel)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, about 6.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Indian Path Community Hospital (6.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mount Carmel. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mount Carmel compared with Hawkins County and Tennessee

Census figure	Mount Carmel	Hawkins County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	41%	36%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.3%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,405	$45,544	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Carmel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Church Hill, TN	4.0 mi	1,706	36%
Kingsport, TN	7.6 mi	13,132	41%
Bloomingdale, TN	9.0 mi	2,040	47%
Colonial Heights, TN	11 mi	703	43%
Spurgeon, TN	14 mi	755	35%
Oak Grove, TN	16 mi	1,100	31%

Hospitals near Mount Carmel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center	Kingsport, TN	6.0 mi	2 of 5	(423) 224-4000
Indian Path Community Hospital	Kingsport, TN	6.0 mi	not rated	(423) 857-7000
Lonesome Pine Hospital	Big Stone Gap, VA	21 mi	4 of 5	(276) 523-3111
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital	Rogersville, TN	22 mi	not rated	(423) 921-7000

Home health agencies serving Mount Carmel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	6.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson City	Johnson City, TN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Amedisys Home Health	Johnson City, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 952-2340

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Carmel. 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 Mount Carmel

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 28% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mount Carmel?

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, about 6.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Mount Carmel (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (423) 224-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mount Carmel?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Carmel ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Ballad Health Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mount Carmel?

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 28% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Mount Carmel 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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