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

Local figures

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

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Covington)

13

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Tipton County)

843

residents 65 or older (13% of Munford)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton in Covington, about 12 mi away in a straight line, followed by Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center (16 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 Munford. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Munford compared with Tipton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Munford	Tipton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	36%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.2%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,119	$53,593	—

Older residents in towns around Munford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Atoka, TN	2.1 mi	1,272	41%
Brighton, TN	5.3 mi	343	54%
Millington, TN	8.9 mi	1,927	44%
Covington, TN	13 mi	1,644	45%
Lakeland, TN	13 mi	2,370	22%
Bartlett, TN	14 mi	10,412	33%

Hospitals near Munford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton	Covington, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(901) 476-2621
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center	Bartlett, TN	16 mi	1 of 5	(901) 820-7050
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center	Osceola, AR	20 mi	not rated	(870) 563-7000
Baptist Memorial Hospital	Memphis, TN	22 mi	3 of 5	(901) 226-5000

Home health agencies serving Munford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Beacon Home Health	Memphis, TN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 685-7231
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Adoration Home Health Care West Tennessee	Cordova, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 266-5100
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	97 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658

Straight-line miles from the center of Munford. 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 Munford

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 36% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Munford 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 Munford: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Munford?

Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton in Covington, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Munford (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (901) 476-2621. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Munford?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Munford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Somerville (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC (4.5 of 5), Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Munford?

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 36% of the $3,677 monthly median income of Munford 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 Munford, TN