Mobility Assistance in Fairfield Glade, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fairfield Glade, TN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Cumberland County)

855

residents 85 or older (9.0% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Crossville)

26%

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

About 720 Fairfield Glade residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in Cumberland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fairfield Glade that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health Nashville South and Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fairfield Glade compared with Cumberland County and Tennessee

Census figure	Fairfield Glade	Cumberland County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	23%
Residents 85 or older	9.0%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	5.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,686	$56,934	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Glade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crossville, TN	9.5 mi	2,425	28%
Lake Tansi, TN	14 mi	1,809	17%
Rockwood, TN	14 mi	1,147	40%
Harriman, TN	18 mi	1,060	38%
Kingston, TN	23 mi	1,492	27%
Monterey, TN	24 mi	407	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	40 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	87 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455
Amedisys Home Health	Livingston, TN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 572-5191
Cookeville Regional Home Health	Cookeville, TN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 528-5578
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600

Emergency hospitals near Fairfield Glade

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cumberland Medical Center	Crossville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	(931) 484-9511
Roane Medical Center	Harriman, TN	21 mi	4 of 5	(865) 316-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Glade. 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 Fairfield Glade

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fairfield Glade?

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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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