Mobility Assistance in Dickson, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dickson, TN: the local picture

23%

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

158

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dickson)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Dickson County)

About 534 Dickson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Dickson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dickson that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Nhc Homecare Of Columbia; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dickson compared with Dickson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dickson	Dickson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	37%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	2.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,701	$50,523	—

Older residents in towns around Dickson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Bluff, TN	9.1 mi	690	21%
Kingston Springs, TN	15 mi	616	15%
Fairview, TN	15 mi	1,197	26%
Centerville, TN	17 mi	755	27%
Ashland City, TN	23 mi	884	22%
Waverly, TN	23 mi	1,131	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 360-9000
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Accentcare Home Health Of Nashville	Franklin, TN	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 441-1747

Emergency hospitals near Dickson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tristar Horizon Medical Center	Dickson, TN	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(615) 446-0446
Tristar Ashland City Medical Center	Ashland City, TN	23 mi	not rated	(615) 792-3030

Straight-line miles from the center of Dickson. 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 Dickson

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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 Dickson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dickson?

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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 Dickson, TN