24-Hour Home Care in Johnson City, TN
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24-Hour Home Care in Johnson City, TN: the local picture
884 Johnson City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.1%; 7.7% in Washington County), and 2,456 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 1,501 residents are 85 or older (2.1% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Agape Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, A Waters Cm in Johnson City (0.3 mi) and Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation in Johnson City (0.5 mi).
Johnson City compared with Washington County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Johnson City | Washington County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 24% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 28% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,761 | $51,119 | — |
Older residents in towns around Johnson City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesborough, TN | 6.2 mi | 1,309 | 2.4% |
| Oak Grove, TN | 6.4 mi | 1,100 | 5.7% |
| Elizabethton, TN | 8.0 mi | 2,950 | 12% |
| Spurgeon, TN | 8.4 mi | 755 | 8.9% |
| Unicoi, TN | 8.8 mi | 844 | 6.2% |
| Colonial Heights, TN | 12 mi | 703 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Johnson City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Greeneville, TN | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 636-0700 |
| Ballad Health Homecare | Johnson City, TN | 2.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 431-6146 |
| Nhc Homecare Johnson City | Johnson City, TN | 2.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (423) 434-0163 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Elizabethton, TN | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (423) 547-2310 |
| Adoration Home Health | Kingsport, TN | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (423) 378-7331 |
Nursing homes near Johnson City (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, A Waters Cm | Johnson City, TN | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 84 | (423) 975-2000 |
| Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation | Johnson City, TN | 0.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 103 | (423) 928-3168 |
| Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living | Johnson City, TN | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 47 | (423) 975-1800 |
| The Waters Of Johnson City, LLC | Johnson City, TN | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 84 | (423) 434-2016 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Johnson City
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $15.45 an hour (the Tennessee median aide wage) that is about $11,248 a month in wages before any overtime, 277% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Johnson City: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Johnson City?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $15.45 an hour (the Tennessee median aide wage) that is about $11,248 a month in wages before any overtime, 277% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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 many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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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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