Mobility Assistance in Cookeville, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cookeville, TN: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Putnam County)

567

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cookeville)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Putnam County)

About 1,294 Cookeville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Putnam County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cookeville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Adoration Home Health Nashville South; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cookeville compared with Putnam County and Tennessee

Census figure	Cookeville	Putnam County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	7.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,087	$47,584	—

Older residents in towns around Cookeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Algood, TN	5.2 mi	784	31%
Monterey, TN	14 mi	407	27%
Sparta, TN	15 mi	1,332	31%
Livingston, TN	20 mi	670	10%
Smithville, TN	22 mi	859	26%
Crossville, TN	30 mi	2,425	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Cookeville Regional Home Health	Cookeville, TN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 528-5578
Amedisys Home Health	Livingston, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 572-5191
Centerwell Home Health	Cookeville, TN	5.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 646-4806

Emergency hospitals near Cookeville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cookeville Regional Medical Center	Cookeville, TN	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(931) 783-2000
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital	Sparta, TN	15 mi	not rated	(931) 738-9211

Straight-line miles from the center of Cookeville. 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 Cookeville

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 33% of the $4,091 monthly median income of Cookeville 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 Cookeville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cookeville?

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 33% of the $4,091 monthly median income of Cookeville 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 Cookeville, TN