Companion Care in Tellico Village, TN for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Tellico Village, TN: the local picture

5,049

residents 65 or older (68% of Tellico Village)

14%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Loudon County)

2.7%

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

0.5%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in Loudon County)

About 682 residents of Tellico Village aged 65 or older live alone, 14% of older residents in households (21% in Loudon County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

0.5% of Tellico Village households have no vehicle (3.8% in Loudon County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Tellico Village compared with Loudon County and Tennessee

Census figure	Tellico Village	Loudon County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	21%	29%
Residents 65 or older	68%	28%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	8.8%	8.6%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.8%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	6.3%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	36%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,024	$73,458	—

Older residents in towns around Tellico Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Loudon, TN	6.2 mi	1,354	31%
Lenoir City, TN	8.2 mi	2,332	35%
Farragut, TN	13 mi	5,514	19%
Madisonville, TN	13 mi	1,164	43%
Sweetwater, TN	13 mi	1,620	38%
Louisville, TN	15 mi	1,059	22%

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 Tellico Village

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 16% of the $8,252 monthly median income of Tellico Village 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 Tellico Village: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Tellico Village?

About 682 residents aged 65 or older, 14% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (21% in Loudon County).

How much does companion care cost in Tellico Village?

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 16% of the $8,252 monthly median income of Tellico Village 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 Tellico Village?

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 Tellico Village, TN