Mount Pleasant, Tennessee

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

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Local figures

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

9.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbia)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mount Pleasant ZIP codes in their service area
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Maury County)
871
residents 65 or older (18% of Mount Pleasant)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, about 9.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence (23 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 12 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mount Pleasant. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mount Pleasant compared with Maury County and Tennessee

Census figureMount PleasantMaury CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability39%33%36%
Residents 65 or older18%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%27%29%
Households with no vehicle6.4%2.8%5.2%
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.3%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.1%8.1%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,269$53,299—

Older residents in towns around Mount Pleasant

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Columbia, TN9.6 mi7,06334%
Spring Hill, TN20 mi6,01026%
Hohenwald, TN21 mi82238%
Lawrenceburg, TN22 mi2,41047%
Lewisburg, TN23 mi2,31744%
Centerville, TN24 mi75545%

Hospitals near Mount Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Maury Regional HospitalColumbia, TN9.6 mi3 of 5(931) 381-1111
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System LawrenceLawrenceburg, TN23 mi3 of 5(931) 762-6571
Marshall Medical CenterLewisburg, TN24 minot rated(931) 359-6276
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System PulaskiPulaski, TN25 mi3 of 5(931) 363-7531

Home health agencies serving Mount Pleasant

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthNashville, TN49 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(615) 360-9000
Nhc Homecare Of ColumbiaColumbia, TN9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(931) 381-1234
Quality First Home CareColumbia, TN9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(931) 540-0062
Beacon Home HealthSmyrna, TN48 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(615) 890-6455
Aveanna Home HealthMurfreesboro, TN49 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 366-6060
Adoration Home Health, LLCMadison, TN56 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 733-3600

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

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 42% of the $3,189 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mount Pleasant?

Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, about 9.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Mount Pleasant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (931) 381-1111. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mount Pleasant?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Pleasant ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Of Columbia (4.5 of 5), Quality First Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

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

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 42% of the $3,189 monthly median income of Mount Pleasant 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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