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Home Health Aides in Mount Carmel, TN

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mount Carmel, TN: the local picture

8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mount Carmel ZIP codes in their service area
$15.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Tennessee (BLS, May 2025)
1,272
residents 65 or older (23% of Mount Carmel)
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Hawkins County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mount Carmel ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Mount Carmel has about 1,272 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Mount Carmel compared with Hawkins County and Tennessee

Census figureMount CarmelHawkins CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability39%41%36%
Residents 65 or older23%22%17%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.6%1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%25%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.2%12%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home0.7%1.9%8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$58,405$45,544—

Older residents in towns around Mount Carmel

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Church Hill, TN4.0 mi1,70636%
Kingsport, TN7.6 mi13,13241%
Bloomingdale, TN9.0 mi2,04047%
Colonial Heights, TN11 mi70343%
Spurgeon, TN14 mi75535%
Oak Grove, TN16 mi1,10031%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mount Carmel

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthKingsport, TN6.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(423) 230-1000
Adoration Home HealthKingsport, TN8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 378-7331
Ballad Health HomecareJohnson City, TN24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson CityJohnson City, TN24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(423) 434-0163
Amedisys Home Health CareMorristown, TN43 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 586-0106
Amedisys Home HealthJohnson City, TN17 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 952-2340
Beacon Home HealthKingsport, TN8.9 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(865) 475-4138
Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, IncNewport, TN52 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(423) 623-0233

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Carmel. 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 Mount Carmel

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 28% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mount Carmel?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Carmel ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Ballad Health Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mount Carmel?

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 28% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Mount Carmel 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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