Mobility Assistance in East Ridge, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East Ridge, TN: the local picture

24%

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

693

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chattanooga)

38%

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

About 937 East Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Hamilton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

East Ridge compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	East Ridge	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	7.2%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,905	$56,058	—

Older residents in towns around East Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lakeview, GA	2.0 mi	897	36%
Rossville, GA	3.8 mi	784	25%
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	4.6 mi	2,805	40%
Chattanooga, TN	4.9 mi	32,190	22%
Fairview, GA	6.0 mi	1,165	30%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	8.2 mi	804	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 892-1122
Nhc Homecare Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(423) 877-1716
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	5.1 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	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 855-6233
Commonspirit Health At Home - Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 495-8550
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care East TN	Cleveland, TN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 337-3833

Emergency hospitals near East Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkridge Medical Center	Chattanooga, TN	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(423) 894-4220
Erlanger Medical Center	Chattanooga, TN	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(423) 778-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Ridge. 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 East Ridge

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 39% of the $3,409 monthly median income of East Ridge 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 East Ridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East Ridge?

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 39% of the $3,409 monthly median income of East Ridge 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 East Ridge, TN