Home Health Aides in Newbern, TN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Newbern, TN: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newbern ZIP codes in their service area

$15.45

median hourly wage of home care aides in Tennessee (BLS, May 2025)

463

residents 65 or older (14% of Newbern)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Dyer County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newbern 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.

Newbern has about 463 residents aged 65 or older, 68% of whom report a disability.

Newbern compared with Dyer County and Tennessee

Census figure	Newbern	Dyer County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	43%	36%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	2.4%	8.6%

Older residents in towns around Newbern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dyersburg, TN	7.7 mi	3,071	40%
Trenton, TN	21 mi	732	35%
Tiptonville, TN	21 mi	390	56%
Caruthersville, MO	23 mi	894	54%
Union City, TN	25 mi	1,979	42%
Martin, TN	28 mi	1,189	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Newbern

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Extendicare Home Health Of West TN	Dyersburg, TN	8.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 285-5121
Medical Center Home Health LLC	Jackson, TN	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 984-2000
Elk Valley Health Services, LLC	Nashville, TN	146 mi	not rated	nursing	(615) 360-1116

Straight-line miles from the center of Newbern. 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 Newbern

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. 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 Newbern: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Newbern?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Newbern ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health Martin (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Milan (4.5 of 5), Beacon Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Newbern?

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. 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.

Home Health Aides in Newbern, TN