Companion Care in Dyersburg, TN: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Dyersburg, TN: the local picture

3,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Dyersburg)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Dyer County)

2.9%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

12%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Dyer County)

About 950 residents of Dyersburg aged 65 or older live alone, 33% of older residents in households (27% in Dyer County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

12% of Dyersburg households have no vehicle (6.7% in Dyer County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Dyersburg compared with Dyer County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dyersburg	Dyer County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.4%	8.6%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.7%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	43%	36%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,235	$47,068	—

Older residents in towns around Dyersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Newbern, TN	7.7 mi	463	53%
Caruthersville, MO	19 mi	894	31%
Ripley, TN	23 mi	1,060	25%
Tiptonville, TN	23 mi	390	39%
Trenton, TN	25 mi	732	52%
Blytheville, AR	30 mi	2,302	35%

What it covers

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

Cost

What companion care costs in Dyersburg

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 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.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Dyersburg: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Dyersburg?

About 950 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Dyer County).

How much does companion care cost in Dyersburg?

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg?

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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Dyersburg, TN