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Home Health Aides in Lakeland, TN

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lakeland, TN: the local picture

18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakeland ZIP codes in their service area
$15.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Tennessee (BLS, May 2025)
2,370
residents 65 or older (17% of Lakeland)
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakeland ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Tennessee earn a median $15.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.39 and $16.96.

Lakeland has about 2,370 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

Lakeland compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figureLakelandShelby CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability22%33%36%
Residents 65 or older17%15%17%
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.5%1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%33%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.8%13%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home15%11%8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$64,803$54,632—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Arlington, TN3.7 mi1,41429%
Bartlett, TN5.7 mi10,41233%
Oakland, TN11 mi1,72030%
Millington, TN11 mi1,92744%
Atoka, TN12 mi1,27241%
Germantown, TN13 mi9,85423%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lakeland

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Nhc Homecare SomervilleArlington, TN0.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(901) 465-4101
Still Waters Home Health AgencyCordova, TN8.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(901) 794-7988
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLCMemphis, TN13 mi4.5 of 5—(901) 203-8202
Homechoice Health ServicesMemphis, TN14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home HealthCordova, TN7.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(901) 388-3335
Adoration Home Health Care West TennesseeCordova, TN7.8 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(901) 266-5100
Tennessee Quality Care - Home HealthParsons, TN95 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(615) 656-3658
Centerwell Home HealthBartlett, TN9.2 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(901) 213-0285

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

  • Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Transfers, walking and positioning
  • Meals and help with eating
  • Medication reminders
Cost

What home health aides costs in Lakeland

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 25% of the $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Lakeland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lakeland?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakeland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare Somerville (4.5 of 5), Still Waters Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lakeland?

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 25% of the $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

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