Companion Care in Oliver Springs, TN for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Oliver Springs, TN: the local picture

793

residents 65 or older (24% of Oliver Springs)

34%

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

0.4%

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

12%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Morgan County)

About 268 residents of Oliver Springs aged 65 or older live alone, 34% 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.

12% of Oliver Springs households have no vehicle (5.1% in Morgan County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 793 Oliver Springs residents aged 65 or older, 24 are 85 or older (3.0%). 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.

324 Oliver Springs households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 231 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 149 older Oliver Springs residents (19%) live below the poverty line (14% in Morgan 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.

Oliver Springs compared with Morgan County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oliver Springs	Morgan County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	5.9%	8.6%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.1%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	14%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	50%	36%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,260	$42,050	—

Older residents in towns around Oliver Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Oak Ridge, TN	5.5 mi	6,408	35%
Coalfield, TN	6.5 mi	483	18%
Clinton, TN	12 mi	2,368	24%
Karns, TN	13 mi	798	36%
Farragut, TN	14 mi	5,514	19%
Harriman, TN	15 mi	1,060	46%

Hospitals near Oliver Springs (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge	Oak Ridge, TN	4.1 mi	4 of 5	(865) 835-1000
Roane Medical Center	Harriman, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	(865) 316-1000
Parkwest Medical Center	Knoxville, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	(865) 970-1001

Straight-line miles from the center of Oliver Springs. 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 Oliver Springs

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 40% of the $3,355 monthly median income of Oliver Springs 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 Oliver Springs: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Oliver Springs?

About 268 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Morgan County).

How much does companion care cost in Oliver Springs?

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 40% of the $3,355 monthly median income of Oliver Springs 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 Oliver Springs?

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 Oliver Springs, TN