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

Local figures

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

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newport)

12

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Cocke County)

1,289

residents 65 or older (19% of Newport)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center in Newport, about 0.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital (19 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 Newport. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Newport compared with Cocke County and Tennessee

Census figure	Newport	Cocke County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	43%	36%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.4%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,863	$40,634	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Pine, TN	11 mi	387	43%
Dandridge, TN	14 mi	814	41%
Morristown, TN	18 mi	5,184	50%
Jefferson City, TN	19 mi	1,096	43%
Mosheim, TN	21 mi	455	60%
Sevierville, TN	22 mi	3,392	38%

Hospitals near Newport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center	Newport, TN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	(423) 625-2200
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	Jefferson City, TN	19 mi	2 of 5	(865) 471-2500
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association	Morristown, TN	19 mi	2 of 5	(423) 492-6900
Leconte Medical Center	Sevierville, TN	21 mi	5 of 5	(865) 446-7500

Home health agencies serving Newport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Greeneville, TN	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 636-0700
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	46 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	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510
Enhabit Home Health	Knoxville, TN	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 62% of the $2,155 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Newport?

Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center in Newport, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Newport (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (423) 625-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Newport?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Newport?

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 62% of the $2,155 monthly median income of Newport 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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