Mobility Assistance in Hohenwald, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hohenwald, TN: the local picture

32%

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

72

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Waynesboro)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Lewis County)

About 246 Hohenwald residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 24% in Lewis County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Hohenwald compared with Lewis County and Tennessee

Census figure	Hohenwald	Lewis County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	9.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	2.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,889	$43,173	—

Older residents in towns around Hohenwald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Centerville, TN	20 mi	755	27%
Mount Pleasant, TN	21 mi	871	32%
Lawrenceburg, TN	24 mi	2,410	36%
Clifton, TN	27 mi	321	45%
Columbia, TN	29 mi	7,063	24%
Parsons, TN	33 mi	639	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455
Volunteer Homecare Of West TN	Parsons, TN	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 847-8250
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Saint Thomas Home Health	Centerville, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(931) 729-4500
Maury Regional Home Services	Columbia, TN	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 490-4600

Emergency hospitals near Hohenwald

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wayne Medical Center	Waynesboro, TN	19 mi	not rated	(931) 722-5411
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	Lawrenceburg, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	(931) 762-6571

Straight-line miles from the center of Hohenwald. 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 Hohenwald

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 $3,407 monthly median income of Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hohenwald?

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 $3,407 monthly median income of Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald, TN