Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Tiptonville, TN
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Tiptonville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Tiptonville, TN: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti, about 18 mi away in a straight line, followed by Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City (23 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 Tiptonville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Tiptonville compared with Lake County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Tiptonville | Lake County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 56% | 48% | 36% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 37% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 21% | 18% | 5.2% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 20% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Tiptonville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portageville, MO | 13 mi | 387 | 49% |
| New Madrid, MO | 15 mi | 560 | 43% |
| Caruthersville, MO | 17 mi | 894 | 54% |
| Newbern, TN | 21 mi | 463 | 68% |
| Dyersburg, TN | 23 mi | 3,071 | 40% |
| Union City, TN | 24 mi | 1,979 | 42% |
Hospitals near Tiptonville
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital | Hayti, MO | 18 mi | not rated | (573) 359-1372 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City | Union City, TN | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | (731) 885-2410 |
| Dyersburg Regional Medical Center | Dyersburg, TN | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | (731) 285-2410 |
| Volunteer Community Hospital | Martin, TN | 35 mi | 2 of 5 | (731) 479-6057 |
Home health agencies serving Tiptonville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health Martin | Martin, TN | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (731) 587-2996 |
| Volunteer Home Care | Humboldt, TN | 49 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (731) 784-7200 |
| Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health | Parsons, TN | 90 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 656-3658 |
| Extendicare Home Health Of Western TN | Union City, TN | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (731) 885-0866 |
| Extendicare Home Health Of West TN | Dyersburg, TN | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (731) 285-5121 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Tiptonville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Tiptonville
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. 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.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Tiptonville: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Tiptonville?
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital in Hayti, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Tiptonville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 359-1372. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Tiptonville?
Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Tiptonville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health Martin (4.5 of 5), Volunteer Home Care (4 of 5), Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Tiptonville?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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