In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Shackle Island, 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 Shackle Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

Disability Care for Adults in Shackle Island, TN: the local picture
About 274 Shackle Island residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10.0%; 9.0% in Sumner County).
70 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.0% of Shackle Island households have no vehicle (3.3% in Sumner County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Shackle Island compared with Sumner County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Shackle Island | Sumner County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 10.0% | 9.0% | 13% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.5% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.5% | 8.5% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,792 | $62,179 | — |
Older residents in towns around Shackle Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, TN | 5.0 mi | 10,859 | 8.8% |
| Millersville, TN | 5.4 mi | 1,089 | 6.7% |
| Goodlettsville, TN | 5.8 mi | 3,125 | 11% |
| White House, TN | 6.7 mi | 1,876 | 6.6% |
| Gallatin, TN | 8.3 mi | 8,031 | 9.3% |
| Greenbrier, TN | 10 mi | 692 | 7.0% |
Home health agencies serving Shackle Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lebanon, TN | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (615) 449-0045 |
| Adoration Home Health, LLC | Madison, TN | 9.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 733-3600 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Nashville, TN | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (615) 313-7400 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Murfreesboro, TN | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 366-6060 |
| Adoration Home Health Nashville South | Cookeville, TN | 61 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (615) 835-4445 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Shackle Island. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Shackle Island
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 21% of the $6,316 monthly median income of Shackle Island 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Shackle Island: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Shackle Island?
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 21% of the $6,316 monthly median income of Shackle Island 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Hendersonville, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Millersville, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Goodlettsville, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in White House, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Gallatin, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Greenbrier, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Green Hill, TN
- Disability Care for Adults in Mount Juliet, TN
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- Disability Care for Adults in Nashville, TN
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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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