Jasper, Tennessee

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

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Jasper for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

13%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Marion County)
225
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
1.8%
of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Marion County)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Jasper ZIP codes in their service area

About 290 Jasper residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 17% in Marion County).

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

1.8% of Jasper households have no vehicle (4.2% in Marion County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jasper compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figureJasperMarion CountyTennessee
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability13%17%13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone10%4.8%4.5%
Households with no vehicle1.8%4.2%5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home0.0%1.7%8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability49%38%36%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.0%12%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$41,696$47,928—

Older residents in towns around Jasper

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
South Pittsburg, TN6.8 mi65319%
Signal Mountain, TN17 mi2,1813.1%
Red Bank, TN19 mi1,87113%
Chattanooga Valley, GA19 mi80427%
Sewanee, TN19 mi3755.2%
Rossville, GA20 mi7849.4%

Home health agencies serving Jasper

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthChattanooga, TN22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(423) 892-1122
Amedisys Home Health ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 472-3069
Nhc Homecare ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(423) 877-1716
Adoration Home Health, LLCMadison, TN102 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 733-3600
Commonspirit Health At Home - ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 495-8550

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jasper?

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Jasper 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.

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