Mobility Assistance in Jackson, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jackson, TN: the local picture

25%

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

1,156

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jackson)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 2,691 Jackson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,156 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Jackson compared with Madison County and Tennessee

Census figure	Jackson	Madison County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,581	$53,793	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Medina, TN	12 mi	474	36%
Humboldt, TN	13 mi	1,961	35%
Henderson, TN	18 mi	925	18%
Milan, TN	18 mi	1,454	20%
Trenton, TN	23 mi	732	27%
Brownsville, TN	24 mi	1,973	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	101 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Volunteer Homecare Of West TN	Parsons, TN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 847-8250

Emergency hospitals near Jackson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital	Jackson, TN	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(731) 541-5000
West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital	Milan, TN	19 mi	not rated	(731) 686-1591

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 34% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jackson?

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 34% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, TN