Adult Disability Care in Elizabethton, TN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Elizabethton, TN: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Carter County)

747

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.6% in Carter County)

9

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

About 1,521 Elizabethton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 19% in Carter County).

747 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

6.6% of Elizabethton households have no vehicle (4.6% in Carter County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Elizabethton compared with Carter County and Tennessee

Census figure	Elizabethton	Carter County	Tennessee
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	19%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.8%	7.9%	4.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.6%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	2.4%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	36%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,969	$42,747	—

Older residents in towns around Elizabethton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Johnson City, TN	8.0 mi	11,382	12%
Unicoi, TN	9.6 mi	844	17%
Oak Grove, TN	12 mi	1,100	13%
Jonesborough, TN	14 mi	1,309	9.7%
Blountville, TN	14 mi	702	18%
Spurgeon, TN	14 mi	755	15%

Home health agencies serving Elizabethton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Elizabethton, TN	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 547-2310
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	8.2 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	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Elizabethton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Elizabethton

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 40% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Elizabethton 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Elizabethton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Elizabethton?

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 40% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Elizabethton 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee covers Tennessee.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Elizabethton, TN