Mobility Assistance in Bean Station, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bean Station, TN: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Grainger County)

111

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

8.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morristown)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Grainger County)

About 175 Bean Station residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 28% in Grainger County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

111 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bean Station that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bean Station compared with Grainger County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bean Station	Grainger County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	5.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	42%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,901	$34,193	—

Older residents in towns around Bean Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Morristown, TN	9.3 mi	5,184	36%
Rogersville, TN	16 mi	909	27%
White Pine, TN	16 mi	387	28%
Tazewell, TN	18 mi	496	28%
Jefferson City, TN	19 mi	1,096	36%
New Tazewell, TN	19 mi	438	28%

Home health agencies serving Bean Station (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 450-1160
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510
Enhabit Home Health	Knoxville, TN	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010

Emergency hospitals near Bean Station

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association	Morristown, TN	8.0 mi	2 of 5	(423) 492-6900
Hancock County Hospital	Sneedville, TN	13 mi	not rated	(423) 733-5001

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Bean Station

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 38% of the $3,492 monthly median income of Bean Station 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Bean Station: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bean Station?

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 38% of the $3,492 monthly median income of Bean Station 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 caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Bean Station, TN