Companion Care in Middlesborough, KY for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Middlesborough, KY: the local picture

1,924

residents 65 or older (21% of Middlesborough)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Bell County)

0.8%

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

11%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Bell County)

About 721 residents of Middlesborough aged 65 or older live alone, 39% of older residents in households (33% in Bell County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

11% of Middlesborough households have no vehicle (11% in Bell County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,924 Middlesborough residents aged 65 or older, 335 are 85 or older (17%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

971 Middlesborough households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 504 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 374 older Middlesborough residents (20%) live below the poverty line (19% in Bell County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

Middlesborough compared with Bell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Middlesborough	Bell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	0.5%	6.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	6.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	55%	39%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,163	$28,744	—

Older residents in towns around Middlesborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Harrogate, TN	5.0 mi	837	44%
Tazewell, TN	14 mi	496	54%
New Tazewell, TN	14 mi	438	72%
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	78%
Maynardville, TN	26 mi	287	26%
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	35%

Hospitals near Middlesborough (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Middlesboro Arh Hospital	Middlesboro, KY	0.3 mi	1 of 5	(606) 242-1101
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc	Pineville, KY	7.5 mi	1 of 5	(606) 337-3051
Claiborne Medical Center	Tazewell, TN	14 mi	not rated	(423) 626-4211

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlesborough. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

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 Middlesborough

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Middlesborough: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Middlesborough?

About 721 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (33% in Bell County).

How much does companion care cost in Middlesborough?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Middlesborough?

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 Middlesborough, KY