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

Local figures

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

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oneida)

5

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Scott County)

707

residents 65 or older (19% of Oneida)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, about 1.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lafollette Medical Center (24 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 5 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Oneida. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Oneida compared with Scott County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oneida	Scott County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	51%	36%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.3%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	17%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,938	$33,817	—

Older residents in towns around Oneida

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jacksboro, TN	22 mi	419	47%
La Follette, TN	24 mi	1,447	49%
Williamsburg, KY	25 mi	705	63%
Monticello, KY	29 mi	993	54%
Coalfield, TN	34 mi	483	54%
Oliver Springs, TN	34 mi	793	64%

Hospitals near Oneida

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Big South Fork Medical Center	Oneida, TN	1.3 mi	not rated	(423) 286-5300
Lafollette Medical Center	La Follette, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	(423) 907-1200
Wayne County Hospital	Monticello, KY	30 mi	not rated	(606) 348-9343
Baptist Health Corbin	Corbin, KY	37 mi	3 of 5	(606) 528-1212

Home health agencies serving Oneida

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Livingston, TN	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 572-5191
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Quality Home Health	Jamestown, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 879-9928
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Knoxville, TN	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 544-6200
Elk Valley Health Services, LLC	Nashville, TN	123 mi	not rated	nursing	(615) 360-1116

Straight-line miles from the center of Oneida. 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 Oneida

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Oneida?

Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Oneida (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (423) 286-5300. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Oneida?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Oneida ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5), Covenant Homecare (4 of 5), Quality Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Oneida?

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida, TN