Mobility Assistance in Jefferson City, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jefferson City, TN: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Jefferson County)

160

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jefferson City)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)

About 326 Jefferson City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 26% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jefferson City that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Ballad Health Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jefferson City compared with Jefferson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Jefferson City	Jefferson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	26%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	2.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,303	$50,059	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dandridge, TN	6.9 mi	814	13%
Strawberry Plains, TN	9.8 mi	466	12%
White Pine, TN	11 mi	387	28%
Morristown, TN	12 mi	5,184	36%
Blaine, TN	12 mi	483	30%
Mascot, TN	16 mi	666	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510
Enhabit Home Health	Knoxville, TN	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-4010
University Of TN Medical Center Home Health Serv	Morristown, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-9291

Emergency hospitals near Jefferson City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	Jefferson City, TN	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(865) 471-2500
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association	Morristown, TN	12 mi	2 of 5	(423) 492-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

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 43% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jefferson City?

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 43% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City, TN