Post-Surgery Home Care in Tazewell, TN

Local figures

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

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tazewell)

11

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Claiborne County)

496

residents 65 or older (17% of Tazewell)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, about 0.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Middlesboro Arh Hospital (14 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 Tazewell. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Tazewell compared with Claiborne County and Tennessee

Census figure	Tazewell	Claiborne County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	52%	36%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.0%	5.2%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,188	$36,960	—

Older residents in towns around Tazewell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Tazewell, TN	2.7 mi	438	48%
Harrogate, TN	8.9 mi	837	49%
Middlesborough, KY	14 mi	1,924	63%
Bean Station, TN	18 mi	712	53%
Maynardville, TN	20 mi	287	53%
Blaine, TN	23 mi	483	43%

Hospitals near Tazewell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Claiborne Medical Center	Tazewell, TN	0.9 mi	not rated	(423) 626-4211
Middlesboro Arh Hospital	Middlesboro, KY	14 mi	1 of 5	(606) 242-1101
Hancock County Hospital	Sneedville, TN	18 mi	not rated	(423) 733-5001
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc	Pineville, KY	21 mi	1 of 5	(606) 337-3051

Home health agencies serving Tazewell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	52 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Amedisys Home Health Of Tennessee	Tazewell, TN	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 626-2405
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Tazewell. 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 Tazewell

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 43% of the $3,099 monthly median income of Tazewell 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 Tazewell: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Tazewell?

Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, about 0.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Tazewell (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (423) 626-4211. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Tazewell?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Tazewell ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Tennessee (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Tazewell?

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 43% of the $3,099 monthly median income of Tazewell 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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