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

Local figures

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

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smyrna)

26

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

37%

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

6,202

residents 65 or older (11% of Smyrna)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, about 1.4 mi away in a straight line, followed by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital (9.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 26 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Smyrna. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Smyrna compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Smyrna	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	36%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	2.7%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,805	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around Smyrna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Vergne, TN	4.1 mi	3,163	41%
Nolensville, TN	8.1 mi	1,192	34%
Murfreesboro, TN	10.0 mi	17,180	36%
Brentwood, TN	14 mi	7,425	20%
Mount Juliet, TN	16 mi	5,547	32%
Oak Hill, TN	16 mi	1,140	18%

Hospitals near Smyrna

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center	Smyrna, TN	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(615) 768-2000
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital	Murfreesboro, TN	9.2 mi	3 of 5	(615) 396-4100
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center	Nashville, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	(615) 781-4000
Williamson Medical Center	Franklin, TN	14 mi	5 of 5	(615) 435-5000

Home health agencies serving Smyrna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	1.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Amedisys Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 893-0214
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Beacon Home Health Brentwood	Brentwood, TN	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 298-3931

Straight-line miles from the center of Smyrna. 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 Smyrna

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 24% of the $5,650 monthly median income of Smyrna 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 Smyrna: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Smyrna?

Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Smyrna (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 768-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Smyrna?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Smyrna ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Smyrna?

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 24% of the $5,650 monthly median income of Smyrna 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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