Adult Disability Care in Union City, TN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Union City, TN: the local picture

17%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Obion County)

319

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Obion County)

6

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

About 1,010 Union City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 20% in Obion County).

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

9.8% of Union City households have no vehicle (5.9% in Obion County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Union City compared with Obion County and Tennessee

Census figure	Union City	Obion County	Tennessee
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	20%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.2%	8.1%	4.5%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	4.7%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	46%	36%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	16%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,441	$37,656	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Martin, TN	13 mi	1,189	15%
Dresden, TN	22 mi	852	20%
Tiptonville, TN	24 mi	390	17%
Newbern, TN	25 mi	463	16%
New Madrid, MO	30 mi	560	15%
East Prairie, MO	31 mi	563	37%

Home health agencies serving Union City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	42 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	74 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 45% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Union City?

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 45% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City, TN