Companion Care for Seniors in Coalfield, TN
Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Coalfield for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Companion Care in Coalfield, TN: the local picture
About 89 residents of Coalfield aged 65 or older live alone, 18% of older residents in households (27% in Morgan County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.
1.3% of Coalfield households have no vehicle (5.1% in Morgan County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.
About 8.1% of Coalfield residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (217). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.
Coalfield compared with Morgan County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Coalfield | Morgan County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 27% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.1% | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 14% | 11% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 50% | 36% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $45,093 | $42,050 | — |
Older residents in towns around Coalfield
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Springs, TN | 6.5 mi | 793 | 34% |
| Harriman, TN | 9.3 mi | 1,060 | 46% |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 9.3 mi | 6,408 | 35% |
| Kingston, TN | 11 mi | 1,492 | 33% |
| Rockwood, TN | 17 mi | 1,147 | 46% |
| Lenoir City, TN | 17 mi | 2,332 | 35% |
What a companion caregiver can help with
- Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
- Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
- Company at meals, and help preparing them
- Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits
What companion care costs in Coalfield
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 36% of the $3,758 monthly median income of Coalfield 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 companion caregiver
Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).
Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.
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Companion Care in Coalfield: common questions
How many seniors live alone in Coalfield?
About 89 residents aged 65 or older, 18% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Morgan County).
How much does companion care cost in Coalfield?
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 36% of the $3,758 monthly median income of Coalfield 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).
What does a companion caregiver do in Coalfield?
A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.
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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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