Companion Care in Westmoreland, TN for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Westmoreland, TN: the local picture

463

residents 65 or older (16% of Westmoreland)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Sumner County)

2.1%

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

11%

of households have no vehicle (3.3% in Sumner County)

About 173 residents of Westmoreland aged 65 or older live alone, 46% of older residents in households (23% in Sumner County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

11% of Westmoreland households have no vehicle (3.3% in Sumner County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 463 Westmoreland residents aged 65 or older, 82 are 85 or older (18%). 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.

231 Westmoreland households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 67 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 46 older Westmoreland residents (12%) live below the poverty line (8.5% in Sumner 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.

Westmoreland compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Westmoreland	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	7.1%	8.6%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.3%	5.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.5%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	36%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,095	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Westmoreland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lafayette, TN	12 mi	704	43%
Hartsville, TN	13 mi	1,475	27%
Scottsville, KY	13 mi	930	29%
Portland, TN	16 mi	1,640	35%
Gallatin, TN	18 mi	8,031	27%
Franklin, KY	20 mi	1,687	24%

Hospitals near Westmoreland (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Macon Community Hospital	Lafayette, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(615) 666-2147
Highpoint Health-Trousdale With Ascension Saint	Hartsville, TN	13 mi	not rated	(615) 374-2221
The Medical Center At Scottsville	Scottsville, KY	14 mi	not rated	(270) 622-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Westmoreland. 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 Westmoreland

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 37% of the $3,591 monthly median income of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Westmoreland?

About 173 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (23% in Sumner County).

How much does companion care cost in Westmoreland?

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 37% of the $3,591 monthly median income of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland?

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 Westmoreland, TN