Mobility Assistance in Collegedale, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Collegedale, TN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hamilton County)

350

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ringgold)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hamilton County)

About 380 Collegedale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Hamilton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Collegedale that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga and Accentcare Home Health Of Tennessee; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Collegedale compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Collegedale	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	7.2%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	5.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,553	$56,058	—

Older residents in towns around Collegedale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Apison, TN	4.0 mi	470	17%
Harrison, TN	7.5 mi	1,559	13%
South Cleveland, TN	8.7 mi	1,450	19%
Ringgold, GA	11 mi	705	33%
East Ridge, TN	11 mi	4,078	24%
Chattanooga, TN	11 mi	32,190	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 472-3069
Accentcare Home Health Of Tennessee	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 855-6233
Suncrest Home Health	Ooltewah, TN	1.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 238-7878
Beacon Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 386-1152

Emergency hospitals near Collegedale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Commonspirit-Memorial Hospital-North Georgia	Ringgold, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	(770) 874-5400
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health	Cleveland, TN	11 mi	2 of 5	(423) 339-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Collegedale. 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 Collegedale

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 31% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Collegedale 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 Collegedale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Collegedale?

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 31% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Collegedale 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.

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