Post-Surgery Home Care in Rockwood, TN

Local figures

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

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harriman)

11

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Roane County)

1,147

residents 65 or older (21% of Rockwood)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Roane Medical Center in Harriman, about 10 mi away in a straight line, followed by Cumberland Medical Center (22 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Rockwood. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Rockwood compared with Roane County and Tennessee

Census figure	Rockwood	Roane County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	36%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,779	$48,239	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harriman, TN	7.5 mi	1,060	51%
Kingston, TN	9.5 mi	1,492	41%
Fairfield Glade, TN	14 mi	6,499	26%
Coalfield, TN	17 mi	483	54%
Loudon, TN	20 mi	1,354	45%
Crossville, TN	21 mi	2,425	38%

Hospitals near Rockwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Roane Medical Center	Harriman, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	(865) 316-1000
Cumberland Medical Center	Crossville, TN	22 mi	4 of 5	(931) 484-9511
Sweetwater Hospital Association	Sweetwater, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	(865) 213-8200
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge	Oak Ridge, TN	25 mi	4 of 5	(865) 835-1000

Home health agencies serving Rockwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 450-1160
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	98 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	37 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	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwood. 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 Rockwood

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 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood 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 Rockwood: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Rockwood?

Roane Medical Center in Harriman, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Rockwood (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (865) 316-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Rockwood?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Rockwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Knoxville (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health Nashville South (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Rockwood?

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 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood 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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