Mobility Assistance in Elizabethton, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Elizabethton, TN: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Carter County)

428

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Elizabethton)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Carter County)

About 774 Elizabethton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 27% in Carter County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Elizabethton that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Ballad Health Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Elizabethton compared with Carter County and Tennessee

Census figure	Elizabethton	Carter County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.5%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,969	$42,747	—

Older residents in towns around Elizabethton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Johnson City, TN	8.0 mi	11,382	23%
Unicoi, TN	9.6 mi	844	30%
Oak Grove, TN	12 mi	1,100	14%
Jonesborough, TN	14 mi	1,309	20%
Blountville, TN	14 mi	702	22%
Spurgeon, TN	14 mi	755	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Elizabethton, TN	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 547-2310
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson City	Johnson City, TN	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000
Amedisys Home Health	Johnson City, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 952-2340

Emergency hospitals near Elizabethton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sycamore Shoals Hospital	Elizabethton, TN	2.0 mi	2 of 5	(423) 542-1300
Mountain Home Va Medical Center	Mountain Home, TN	7.8 mi	5 of 5	(423) 926-1171

Straight-line miles from the center of Elizabethton. 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 Elizabethton

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 40% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Elizabethton?

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 40% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Elizabethton 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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