Post-Surgery Home Care in Pigeon Forge, TN

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Pigeon Forge, TN: the local picture

3.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sevierville)

7

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sevier County)

1,009

residents 65 or older (16% of Pigeon Forge)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Leconte Medical Center in Sevierville, about 3.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Blount Memorial Hospital (18 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 7 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Pigeon Forge. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Pigeon Forge compared with Sevier County and Tennessee

Census figure	Pigeon Forge	Sevier County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	36%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.1%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,673	$54,415	—

Older residents in towns around Pigeon Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gatlinburg, TN	6.4 mi	838	38%
Sevierville, TN	6.4 mi	3,392	38%
Seymour, TN	13 mi	2,935	47%
Dandridge, TN	18 mi	814	41%
Strawberry Plains, TN	19 mi	466	35%
Eagleton Village, TN	21 mi	1,219	32%

Hospitals near Pigeon Forge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Leconte Medical Center	Sevierville, TN	3.6 mi	5 of 5	(865) 446-7500
Blount Memorial Hospital	Maryville, TN	18 mi	2 of 5	(865) 983-7211
University Health System, Inc	Knoxville, TN	22 mi	4 of 5	(865) 305-9000
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	Jefferson City, TN	23 mi	2 of 5	(865) 471-2500

Home health agencies serving Pigeon Forge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	28 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	28 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	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Knoxville, TN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 544-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Pigeon Forge. 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 Pigeon Forge

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 32% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pigeon Forge?

Leconte Medical Center in Sevierville, about 3.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Pigeon Forge (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 446-7500. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Pigeon Forge?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Pigeon Forge ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Knoxville (4.5 of 5), Covenant Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Pigeon Forge?

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 32% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Pigeon Forge 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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